meaning of decree
1. 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.
2. A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.
3. A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.
4. An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.
5. 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.
6. To ordain by fate.
7. To make decrees; -- used absolutely.
8. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record as if issued by a court or judge; "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out
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Related Words
decree | decree nisi | decreeable | decreed | decreeing | decreer | decreet |
