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Decree

Decree Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Decree? [n] 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 there" [v] decide with authority [v] issue or demand by decree Synonyms \| Synonyms for Decree: edict \| fiat \| order \| rescript \| rule Related Terms \| Find terms related to Decree: act \| act on \| action \| adjudge \| announcement \| appointment \| authorize \| award \| behest \| bid \| bidding \| bill \| brevet \| bull \| bylaw \| call on \| call the signals \| call upon \| canon \| charge \| charging \| choose \| choose to \| command \| commission \| compel \| condemn \| condemnation \| consideration \| constitute \| constrain \| decide \| decision \| declaration \| declare \| declare lawful \| decree-law \| decreement \| decretal \| decretum \| deliverance \| demand \| desire \| determination \| determine \| diagnosis \| dictate \| dictation \| dictum \| diktat \| direct \| direction \| directive \| doom \| edict \| edictum \| enact \| enact laws \| enactment \| enjoin \| establish \| fiat \| filibuster \| find \| find against \| find for \| finding \| force \| foredestiny \| foregone conclusion \| foreknowledge \| foreordination \| form \| formality \| formula \| formulary \| formulate \| get the floor \| give an order \| give the word \| have the floor \| impose \| injunction \| institution \| instruct \| instruction \| ipse dixit \| issue a command \| issue a writ \| judgement \| jus \| kill \| law \| lay down \| legalize \| legislate \| legislation \| legitimate \| legitimatize \| legitimize \| lex \| lobby through \| logroll \| make a regulation \| make legal \| mandate \| manifesto \| measure \| necessity \| oblige \| ordain \| order \| order about \| ordinance \| ordonnance \| pass \| pass judgment \| pass sentence \| pigeonhole \| pocket \| precedent \| precept \| predestination \| predetermination \| preordination \| prescience \| prescribe \| prescript \| prescription \| proclaim \| proclamation \| prognosis \| promulgate \| promulgation \| pronounce \| pronounce judgment \| pronounce on \| pronouncement \| pronunciamento \| put in force \| put through \| railroad through \| regulate \| regulation \| report \| require \| rescript \| resolution \| resolve \| return a verdict \| roll logs \| rubric \| rule \| ruling \| sanction \| say the word \| see fit \| senatus consult \| senatus consultum \| sentence \| set \| standing order \| statute \| table \| take the floor \| think fit \| think good \| think proper \| ukase \| utter a judgment \| validate \| verdict \| veto \| will \| wish \| yield the floor See Also \| act \| ban \| bull \| close out \| consent decree \| curfew \| decide \| declare \| decree nisi \| determine \| enact \| enactment \| imperial decree \| interdiction \| judicial separation \| legal separation \| make up one's mind \| ordain \| override \| overrule \| overthrow \| overturn \| papal bull \| preclude \| programma \| prohibition \| proscription \| reverse \| rule in \| rule out \| stay Decree In Webster's Dictionary \Decree"\, n. [OE. decre, F. d['e]cret, fr. L. decretum, neut. decretus, p. p. of decernere to decide; de- + cernere to decide. See {Certain}, and cf. {Decreet}, {Decretal}.] 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. ``The decrees of Venice.'' --Sh???. There went out a decree from C[ae]sar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. --Luke ii. 1. Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree? --Shak. 2. (Law) (a) A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty. (b) A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him. --Brande. 3. (Eccl.) An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils. Syn: Law; regulation; edict; ordinance. See {Law}. \Decree"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Decreed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Decreeing}.] 1. 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. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee. --Job xxii. 28. 2. To ordain by fate. \De*cree"\, v. i. To make decrees; -- used absolutely. Father eternal! thine is to decree; Mine, both in heaven and earth to do thy will. --Milton.

Decree Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Decree?

[n] 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 there"
[v] decide with authority
[v] issue or demand by decree

Decree In Webster's Dictionary

\De*cree"\, n. [OE. decre, F. d['e]cret, fr. L. decretum,
neut. decretus, p. p. of decernere to decide; de- + cernere
to decide. See {Certain}, and cf. {Decreet}, {Decretal}.]
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. ``The decrees of
   Venice.'' --Sh???.

         There went out a decree from C[ae]sar Augustus that
         all the world should be taxed.        --Luke ii. 1.

         Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree?
                                               --Shak.

2. (Law)
   (a) A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a
       court of equity or admiralty.
   (b) A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case
       submitted to him. --Brande.

3. (Eccl.) An edict or law made by a council for regulating
   any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of
   ecclesiastical councils.

Syn: Law; regulation; edict; ordinance. See {Law}.


\De*cree"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Decreed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Decreeing}.]
1. 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.

         Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be
         established unto thee.                --Job xxii.
                                               28.

2. To ordain by fate.


\De*cree"\, v. i.
To make decrees; -- used absolutely.

      Father eternal! thine is to decree; Mine, both in
      heaven and earth to do thy will.         --Milton.

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