The difference between Command and Decree

When used as nouns, command means an order to do something, whereas decree means an edict or law.

When used as verbs, command means to order, give orders, whereas decree means to command by a decree.

check bellow for the other definitions of Command and Decree

  1. Command as a noun:

    An order to do something.

    Examples:

    "I was given a command to cease shooting."

  2. Command as a noun:

    The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

    Examples:

    "to have command of an army"

  3. Command as a noun:

    power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.

    Examples:

    "he had command of the situation"

    "England has long held command of the sea"

    "a good command of language"

  4. Command as a noun:

    A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

    Examples:

    "General Smith was placed in command."

  5. Command as a noun:

    The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

  6. Command as a noun (military):

    A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.

  7. Command as a noun:

    Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.

  8. Command as a noun (computing):

    A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

  9. Command as a noun (baseball):

    The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.

    Examples:

    "He's got good command tonight."

  1. Command as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

    Examples:

    "The soldier was commanded to cease firing."

    "The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

  2. Command as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

    Examples:

    "to command an army or a ship"

  3. Command as a verb (transitive):

    To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

    Examples:

    "he commanded silence"

    "If thou be the son of God, command that these stones be made bread.'' (Mat. IV. 3.)"

  4. Command as a verb (transitive):

    to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

    Examples:

    "Bridges commanded by a fortified house.'' (Motley.)"

  5. Command as a verb (transitive):

    To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

    Examples:

    "A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."

    "Justice commands the respect and affections of the people."

    "The best goods command the best price."

    "This job commands a salary of £30,000."

  6. Command as a verb (transitive):

    To hold, to control the use of.

    Examples:

    "The fort commanded the bay."

  7. Command as a verb (intransitive, archaic):

    To have a view, as from a superior position.

  8. Command as a verb (obsolete):

    To direct to come; to bestow.

  1. Decree as a noun:

    An edict or law.

  2. Decree as a noun (legal):

    The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

  3. Decree as a noun (legal):

    The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty or court of probate.

  1. Decree as a verb:

    To command by a decree.

    Examples:

    "A court decrees a restoration of property."

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