C1
decree vs law
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| decreenoun/dɪˈkriː/ | Meaning an official order from a government or ruler that has the force of law | Goes with issue a decree | Example The president issued a decree banning the export of raw timber. |
| lawnoun/lɑː/ | Meaning a rule made by a government that everyone must follow | Goes with — | Example It is against the law to drive without a license. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The royal was read in public.