decree
An edict or lawAn edict or law.
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4 sensesAn edict or law.
Erlass, Dekret, Verordnung
ука́зukáz, декре́тdekrét, постановле́ниеpostanovlénije
ука́зukáz, декре́тdekrét, постано́ваpostanóva
The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Verfügung, Beschluss, Entscheid
постановле́ниеpostanovlénije
постано́ваpostanóva
The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty or court of probate.
A predetermination made by God; an act of providence.
- a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Examples
29 sentencesThere is a new prefectural decree.
I need to escape from this decree.
He was decreed to pay the fine.
Bouteflika was decreeing more freedom to himself.
The court decreed that the charge be paid.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English decre, decree, from Old French decré (French décret), from Latin dēcrēFrom Middle English decre, decree, from Old French decré (French décret), from Latin dēcrētum.
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plural: decreesSynonyms
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