Decreer

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.

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[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.]

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de·creea·ble adj.

de·creer n.