Word Meaning

Meaning of decree

- 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.
- A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.
- A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.
- An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.
- 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.
- To ordain by fate.
- To make decrees; -- used absolutely.

Crossword clue for decree

- "Order in the court!"
- As leaving, decrease order
- Authoritative command
- Edict
- Mp's decision
- Mps binding decision
- Mps decision
- Ordain
- Order
- Order of deck re broadcast
- Ordinance
- Proclamation