1. A formal official order or edict issued by a government authority for a specific purpose or circumstance, typically addressing an exceptional or particular situation
The president issued a special decree to address the emergency situation.
O presidente expediu um decreto especial para lidar com a situação de emergência.
2. A legislative or executive act that has limited scope or applies to specific circumstances rather than general law
A special decree was passed to establish new regulations for the pandemic.
Um decreto especial foi aprovado para estabelecer novas regulamentações para a pandemia.