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Meaning of DECREE in English

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.

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    Meaning of DECREE in English

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • To make decrees; -- used absolutely.

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