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
verbdecreed; 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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