Decree

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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 "The decrees of Venice." Sh There went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. Luke ii. 1. Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree Shak.

2. A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.

3. A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him. Brande.

4. An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.

Synonyms: Law; regulation; edict; ordinance. See Law.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To make decrees; -- used absolutely. Father eternal! thine is to decree; Mine, both in heaven and earth to do thy will. Milton.