decree

Definitions

1. 1noun

   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. 2noun

   A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.

3. 3noun

   A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.

4. 4noun

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

5. 5transitive verb

   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. 6transitive verb

   To ordain by fate.

7. 7intransitive verb

   To make decrees; -- used absolutely.

8. 8noun

   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"

   Synonyms

   edictfiatorderrescript
9. 9verb

   decide with authority

   "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"

   Synonyms

   rule
10. 10verb

    issue a decree

    "The King only can decree"