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Meaning of 'decree' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Decree [ n.]
- An order from one having authority, deciding what is to be done by a subordinate; also, a determination by one having power, deciding what is to be done or to take place; edict, law; authoritative ru// decision.
- A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.
- A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.
- An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.
2 . Decree [ v. i.]
- To make decrees; -- used absolutely.
3 . Decree [ v. t.]
- To determine judicially by authority, or by decree; to constitute by edict; to appoint by decree or law; to determine; to order; to ordain; as, a court decrees a restoration of property.
- To ordain by fate.

Meaning of 'decree' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . decree [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Example in sentence:
  • a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
2 . decree [ v]
Meaning (2):
- decide with authority
Example in sentence:
  • The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed
Meaning (3):
- issue a decree
Example in sentence:
  • The King only can decree

Nearby Words:

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