decree

de-cree · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An official order issued by a legal authority.

  2. 2.

    A judgment or decision of a court, especially in matrimonial cases.

  3. 3.

    To order or decide something officially.

  4. 4.

    To determine or ordain by fate or divine will.

Forms

plural: decrees

Related words

See also: edict, law, order
Synonyms: edict, order, proclamation, ruling

Etymology

From Old French decret, from Latin decretum meaning "ordinance, decree," past participle of decernere "to decide," composed of de- "down" and cernere "to separate, distinguish."