Definition of decree
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an order usually having the force of law
a judicial decree by royal decree
b
: a foreordaining will
God's decree
3a
: a judicial decision of the Roman emperor
b
: a judicial decision especially in an equity (see equity sense 3a) court or probate court
decree
verb
decreed; decreeing
Definition of decree (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: to determine or order judicially
decree a punishment
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The first known use of decree was in the 14th century
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