Main Entry:

¹de·cree

Pronunciation:

\di-ˈkrē\

Function:

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 force of law2 a: a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head b: a foreordaining will3 a: a judicial decision of the Roman emperor b: a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court