edict vs decree

edict and decree both are nouns.

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

As nouns, edict and decree are synonyms defined as:

edict and decree: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Other synonyms of edict include fiat, order, rescript.

edict (noun)	decree (noun)
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)	a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
a formal or authoritative proclamation

edict (verb)	decree (verb)
	decide with authority
	issue a decree