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Synonyms
de·cree (dĭ-krḗ)

[Middle English decre, from Old French decret, from Latin dēcrētum, principle, decision, from neuter past participle of dēcernere, to decide, dē-, de-, + cernere, to sift.]

noun 

  1. An authoritative order having the force of law.
  2. Law The judgment of a court of equity, admiralty, probate, or divorce.
  3. Roman Catholic Church
    1. A doctrinal or disciplinary act of an ecumenical council.
    2. An administrative act applying or interpreting articles of canon law.

verb: -creed, -cree·ing, -crees. 

transitive verb 

To ordain, establish, or decide by decree. See synonyms at dictate

intransitive verb 

To issue a decree.

derivatives

de·creéa·ble
adjective
de·créer
noun