decreed

de·cree  (d-kr)

n.

1. An authoritative order having the force of law.

2. Law The judgment of a court of equity, admiralty, probate, or divorce.

3. Roman Catholic Church

a. A doctrinal or disciplinary act of an ecumenical council.

b. An administrative act applying or interpreting articles of canon law.

v. de·creed, de·cree·ing, de·crees

v.tr.

To ordain, establish, or decide by decree. See Synonyms at dictate.

v.intr.

To issue a decree.

---

[Middle English decre, from Old French decret, from Latin dcrtum, principle, decision, from neuter past participle of dcernere, to decide : d-, de- + cernere, to sift; see krei- in Indo-European roots.]

---

de·creea·ble adj.

de·creer n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

decreed - fixed or established especially by order or command; "at the time appointed (or the appointed time") ordained, prescribed, appointed settled - established or decided beyond dispute or doubt; "with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night"