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decree definition and meaning

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.
n. A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.
n. A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.
n. An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.
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.
v. t. To ordain by fate.
v. i. To make decrees; -- used absolutely.

Crossword clues for decree

- "Order in the court!"
- As leaving, decrease order
- Authoritative command
- Edict
- Mp's decision
- Mps binding decision
- Mps decision
- Ordain
- Order
- Ordinance
- Proclamation