decree Meaning and Definition
1. n. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
2. v. decide with authority
3. v. issue a decree
A decree is a rule of law usually issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic or a monarch), according to certain procedures (usually established in a constitution).
Synonyms act announcement behest bidding charge charging command commandment declaration decretum dictum direction directive edict enactment injunction instruction judgment law mandate order ordinance precept prescript proclamation promulgation pronouncement rap regulation rule ruling say statute the word ukase
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