What is the meaning of decree?

noun

  • A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge. )
    • usage: "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"

verb

  • Issue a decree.
    • usage: "The King only can decree"
  • Decide with authority.
    • usage: "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
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