To establish or stipulate as a previous condition
To command the doing of by one's authority
“I hereby decree that you are to help these elders as they rebuild this temple.”
To come to a judgment, resolution or decision on an issue or dispute
“I should think the Judge would decree that the vessels and cargoes were not forfeited.”
To instruct or order (someone) to do something
To announce or declare, especially officially or publicly
To design or destine for a particular purpose
To make lawful or valid
To reach a decision or recommendation
To bestow an award or prize for merit or achievement
To designate a particular name or title
To denote or signify a given meaning, sometimes indirectly
A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
Plural for the outcome of a legal proceeding
“One requires that a couple live for one year pursuant to a decree of separation.”
Plural for an official order that has the force of law
“A presidential decree on the composition of each partner's stake has yet to be issued.”
Plural for a legal document authorizing or certifying the authenticity of something
Plural for that which has been chosen, or can potentially be chosen, among a variety of choices
Plural for the act of imposing a rule, regulation, fees, etc.
Plural for a deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty
Plural for a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
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