Wiktionary
imperial decree
n. A decree issued by a sovereign.
WordNet
imperial decree
n. a decree issued by a sovereign ruler
Usage examples of "imperial decree".
If there's been an imperial decree concerning slaves, I want to know about it.
Since all Arends are incapable of adulthood, I see now that I should have annexed both Mimbre and Asturia and ruled then, by imperial decree.
Make it illegal by Imperial decree to ever refer to her any other way.
Hari smiled wanly as Cleon spoke to an adjutant, giving instructions for a fresh Imperial Decree.
Carefully,weighing this news from the beginning, he said, 'Youmentioned an imperial decree.
After the current emergency is over, I will effectuate it by Imperial decree!