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Definition of decree
1 : an order usually having the force of law a judicial decree by royal decree
2a : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head a papal decreeb : a foreordaining will God's decree
3a : a judicial decision of the Roman emperorb : a judicial decision especially in an equity (see equity 2a) court or probate court
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Examples of decree in a Sentence
The President issued a decree making the day a national holiday.
Their marriage was annulled by judicial decree.
Recent Examples of decree from the Web
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Maynard, whose title is independent compliance director, is tasked with brining the jail into compliance with a federal consent decree that's been in place nearly four years.
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The decree effectively means that the Veneto banks' branches and employees will be part of Intesa Sanpaolo by Monday morning, a move designed to avoid a potential run on deposits that could have spread chaos across the whole banking industry.
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Attorney General Sessions has also explicitly stated his unwillingness to utilize consent decrees to protect the civil rights of Americans and has called for an agency-wide review of these agreements.
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These are a form of the Basic Cooperative Production Units, or UBPCs, established by decree of the Council of Ministers in 1993.
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Mohammed bin Salman was appointed crown prince and deputy prime minister by royal decree.
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King Salman broke with decades of tradition with his royal decree that ousted his nephew, security czar Mohammed bin Nayef, in favor of Salman’s son, Mohammed bin Salman.
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Mohammed bin Salman was appointed crown prince and deputy prime minister by royal decree.
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A judge should not find Sheriff Ana Franklin in contempt for violating the consent decree if the court decides to terminate the provision, her attorney argues.
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Origin and Etymology of decree
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
Other Legal Terms
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Definition of decree
decreed
;decreeing
Examples of decree in a Sentence
The government decreed a national holiday.
The change was decreed by the President.
The City Council has decreed that all dogs must be kept on a leash.
Recent Examples of decree from the Web
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In 1979, President Jimmy Carter decreed June to be Black Music Month.
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Not wishing to engage in a battle of the sexes, Miss Manners will decree that whoever’s last name comes first in the alphabet takes precedence.
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There has been a sharp rise in cases since a military took power in a coup in 2014 and decreed that lese majeste would be prosecuted in military courts.
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Currently, imperial law also decrees that -- unlike in Europe or Great Britain -- any princess who marries a commoner must leave the family.
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A temporary ban on gillnet fishing in Mexico’s upper Gulf of California decreed two years ago by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has been extended through the end of June.
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The consent decree the city negotiated with the Department of Justice could help.
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In the old days, mammatus were decreed as sure signs of a tornado nearby — check out any meteorology textbook dating back 40 to 50 years or so.
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His girlfriend, who eventually became his wife, decreed: Leave the gang, or I'm gone.
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Origin and Etymology of decree
see 1decree
DECREE Defined for English Language Learners
decree
playDefinition of decree for English Language Learners
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: an official order given by a person with power or by a government
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: an official decision made by a court of law
decree
Definition of decree for English Language Learners
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: to order or decide (something) in an official way
DECREE Defined for Kids
Definition of decree for Students
: an order or decision given by a person or group in authority
Definition of decree for Students
decreed
;decreeing
: to give an order as an authority Mom decreed that it was bedtime.
Law Dictionary
decree
playLegal Definition of decree
1 : an order having the force of law by judicial decree
2 : a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court; broadly : judgment divorce decree interlocutory decree consent decree : a decree entered by a court that is determined by the parties' agreement : a settlement between the parties that is subject to judicial approval and supervision; specifically : such a decree by which the accused agrees to cease alleged illegal activities without admitting guilt decree nisi, plural decrees nisi : a provisional decree that will become final unless cause is shown why it should not Editor's note: Some states grant divorces using decrees nisi. The decree nisi creates a time period (as of 3 months) allowing for possible reconciliation or for completion of various arrangements (as custody). decree pro confesso : a decree entered by a court based on a defendant's default and the presumption that the allegations are confessed — compare default judgment at judgment 1a final decree : a decree that disposes of an action by determining all matters in dispute including especially the parties' rights — compare final judgment at judgment 1a interlocutory decree : a decree that is made during the course of an action and that does not settle all matters in dispute
decree
verbOrigin and Etymology of decree
Old French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide
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