Decree
11decree — vb *dictate, prescribe, ordain, impose Analogous words: *command, order, enjoin, charge, direct: constrain, oblige, compel, *force …
12decree — The judgment of a court of equity or chancery, answering for most purposes to the judgment of a court of law. A decree in equity is a sentence or order of the court, pronounced on hearing and understanding all the points in issue, and determining …
13decree — The judgment of a court of equity or chancery, answering for most purposes to the judgment of a court of law. A decree in equity is a sentence or order of the court, pronounced on hearing and understanding all the points in issue, and determining …
14Decree — A decree is a rule of law issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic), according to certain procedures (usually established in a constitution). It has the force of law. The particular term used for this concept may vary from… …
15decree — I n. 1) to enact; issue a decree 2) to rescind, revoke a decree 3) a consent (legal); divorce; executive; government; royal decree 4) a decree that + clause; subj. (we had to obey the decree that beards be/should be shaved off) II v. (formal) (L; …
16decree — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ emergency ▪ He has been governing by emergency decree under the provisions of the constitution. ▪ divine, papal, presidential, religious, royal …
17decree — {{11}}decree (n.) early 14c., from O.Fr. decre, variant of decret (12c., Mod.Fr. décret), from L. decretum, neut. of decretus, pp. of decernere to decree, decide, pronounce a decision, from de (see DE (Cf. de )) + cernere to separate (see CRISIS… …
18decree — I UK [dɪˈkriː] / US [dɪˈkrɪ] noun [countable] Word forms decree : singular decree plural decrees 1) an official decision or order made by a leader or government 2) a judgment made by a court of law II UK [dɪˈkriː] / US [dɪˈkrɪ] verb [transitive]… …
19decree — [[t]dɪkri͟ː[/t]] decrees, decreeing, decreed 1) N COUNT: also by N A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country. In July he issued a decree ordering all unofficial armed groups in the country to disband …
20decree — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide, from de + cernere to sift, decide more at certain Date: 14th century 1. an order usually having the… …
