Dekrit
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
An official “decree” or order issued by a head of state during a state of emergency to resolve constitutional crises.
Synonyms & Variants
instruksi
An official order or directive that must be carried out.
keputusan
The result of a determination or official resolution.
maklumat
Has a broader scope of meaning than decree.
penetapan
The process or method of establishing something legally or officially.
titah
A command or words from a king or supreme ruler.
keputusan presiden
This term is more commonly used in daily state administration.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word “dekrit” is a loanword from the Latin decretum which means a decision or order. In the history of Indonesian constitutional law, this term is strongly associated with the Presidential Decree of July 5, 1959, issued by President Soekarno. The usage of this word in Indonesian is strictly formal and limited to legal or political contexts. Etymologically, this term entered the Indonesian lexicon through phonetic adaptation from the Dutch decreet.
Real-world Usage
Presiden mengeluarkan dekrit untuk membubarkan parlemen demi stabilitas negara.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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