Definition of Decree

1. Verb. Issue a decree. "The King only can decree"

Specialized synonyms: Ordain, Enact, Ordain
Generic synonyms: Declare

2. Noun. 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"
Exact synonyms: Edict, Fiat, Order, Rescript
Generic synonyms: Act, Enactment
Specialized synonyms: Consent Decree, Curfew, Decree Nisi, Imperial Decree, Judicial Separation, Legal Separation, Programma, Ban, Prohibition, Proscription, Stay, Bull, Papal Bull
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Order, Order

3. Verb. Decide with authority. "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
Exact synonyms: Rule
Generic synonyms: Decide, Determine, Make Up One's Mind
Specialized synonyms: Override, Overrule, Overthrow, Overturn, Reverse, Rule In, Rule Out
Derivative terms: Rule, Ruler
Also: Rule Out

Definition of Decree

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. v. i. To make decrees; - - used absolutely.

Definition of Decree

1. Noun. An edict or law. ¹

2. Noun. (legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity. ¹

3. Noun. (legal) The determination of a cause in a '''court of admiralty''', or a '''court of probate'''. ¹

4. Verb. To command by a decree. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decree

1. to order or establish by law or edict [v -CREED, -CREEING, -CREES]

Medical Definition of Decree

1. 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." "There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed." (Luke II. 1) "Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree?" (Shak) 2. 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. 3. An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils. Synonym: Law, regulation, edict, ordinance. See Law. Origin: OE. Decre, F. Decret, fr. L. Decretum, neut. Decretus, p. P. Of decernere to decide; de- + cernere to decide. See Certain, and cf. Decreet, Decretal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decree

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