Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

The ruler of the community had already passed a decree against that decision.

A

A decree had already passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.

B

A decree was already passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.

C

decree was already being passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.

D

A decree had already been passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.