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Discover LudwigThe phrase "alter the decree" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where a formal decision or order is being changed or modified.
Example: "The council decided to alter the decree regarding the new zoning laws to better accommodate community needs."
Alternatives: "amend the decree" or "revise the decree".
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The Iranian government has argued ever since that it cannot alter the decree of a religious authority, as Britain and the European Union have demanded.
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But as these will be put out of action for four years, this provision will not inconvenience the Government, which will even have full powers at the end of four years to alter the electoral system by decree.
But they may try to alter the text of the accompanying executive decree.
On September 6, PKWN issued its momentous land reform decree, the consequences of which would fundamentally alter the antiquated social and economic structure of the country.
The flash point in the current battle is a decree, to become effective in September, that would alter the legal status of university researchers and lecturers.
Further secured by the terms of the court's decree is the automatic launching of innovative software programs limited only by the requirement that the programs not drastically alter the Windows user interface.
Alter the stressor.
Alter the dress.
Alter the voice.
Alter the game settings.
Alter the toe caps.
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