act vs decree

act and decree both are nouns.

act and decree both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
decree	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, decree is a hyponym of act; that is, decree is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:

act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
decree: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Other hyponyms of act include nullity, edict, fiat, order, rescript, legislative act, statute.

act (noun)	decree (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	decree (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	decide with authority
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	issue a decree
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance

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