Decree

·vt To ordain by fate.

II. Decree ·vi To make decrees;

— used absolutely.

III. Decree ·noun A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.

IV. Decree ·noun A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.

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

VI. Decree ·noun 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// decision.

VII. Decree ·vt 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.