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de⋅cree
[di-kree] 
noun, verb, -creed, -cree⋅ing.–noun
| 1. | a formal and authoritative order, esp. one having the force of law: a presidential decree. |
| 2. | Law. a judicial decision or order. |
| 3. | Theology. one of the eternal purposes of God, by which events are foreordained. |
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
| 4. | to command, ordain, or decide by decree. |
Origin:
1275–1325; (n.) ME decre < AF decre, decret < L dēcrētum, n. use of neut. of dēcrētus, ptp. of dēcernere; see decern; (v.) ME decreen, deriv. of the n.
1275–1325; (n.) ME decre < AF decre, decret < L dēcrētum, n. use of neut. of dēcrētus, ptp. of dēcernere; see decern; (v.) ME decreen, deriv. of the n.
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| de·cree (dĭ-krē') n.
v. tr. To ordain, establish, or decide by decree. See Synonyms at dictate. v. intr. To issue a decree. [Middle English decre, from Old French decret, from Latin dēcrētum, principle, decision, from neuter past participle of dēcernere, to decide : dē-, de- + cernere, to sift; see krei- in Indo-European roots.] de·cree'a·ble adj., de·cre'er n. |
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Decree
De*cree"\, n. [OE. decre, F. d['e]cret, fr. L. decretum, neut. decretus, p. p. of decernere to decide; de- + cernere to decide. See Certain, and cf. Decreet, Decretal.]1. An order from one having authority, deciding what is to be done by a subordinate; also, a determination by one having power, deciding what is to be done or to take place; edict, law; authoritative ru?? decision. "The decrees of Venice." --Sh???. There went out a decree from C[ae]sar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. --Luke ii. 1. Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree? --Shak. 2. (Law) (a) A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty. (b) A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him. --Brande. 3. (Eccl.) An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils. Syn: Law; regulation; edict; ordinance. See Law.Decree
De*cree"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decreed; p. pr. & vb. n. Decreeing.]1. To determine judicially by authority, or by decree; to constitute by edict; to appoint by decree or law; to determine; to order; to ordain; as, a court decrees a restoration of property. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee. --Job xxii. 28. 2. To ordain by fate.Decree
De*cree"\, v. i. To make decrees; -- used absolutely. Father eternal! thine is to decree; Mine, both in heaven and earth to do thy will. --Milton.
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Language Translation for : decree
Spanish:
decreto,
German:
der Erlaß,
Japanese:
法令
decree
1303, from O.Fr. decre, variant of decret, from L. decretum, neut. of decretus, pp. of decernere "to decree, decide, pronounce a decision," from de- + cernere "to separate" (see crisis).
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Main Entry: de·cree
Pronunciation: di-'krE
Function: noun
Etymology: Old French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide
1 : an order having the force of law
2 : a judicial decision esp. in an equity or probate court; broadly : JUDGMENT
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
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 con·fes·so
: 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 esp. 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 verb
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