decree vs act

decree and act both are nouns.

decree and act both are verbs.

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

As nouns, act is a hypernym of decree; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than decree:

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

Other hypernyms of decree include enactment.

decree (noun)	act (noun)
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)	something that people do or cause to happen
	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

decree (verb)	act (verb)
decide with authority	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
issue a decree	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
	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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