This is the 7705th most frequent Dutch word.
decreet
A "decreet" is a decree or formal legal order.
An official document that serves as a basis for regulations, specifically regarding education.
Het onderwijs wordt georganiseerd volgens het decreet van 1991.
Education is organized according to the decree from 1991.
A legislative act passed by a government to enforce specific policies.
De regering heeft een nieuw decreet aangenomen om het milieubeleid te verbeteren.
The government has adopted a new decree to improve environmental policies.
Official order or law issued by an authority, in this case by a king.