DECREE


Meaning of DECREE in English

■ noun an official order that has the force of law.

↘a judgement or decision of certain law courts.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~d ) order by ~.

Origin

ME: from OFr. decre , decret , from L. decretum 'something decided', from decernere 'decide'.

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