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| 1. | [ noun ] (law,writing) a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) | |
| Synonyms: | fiat order rescript edict | |
| Examples: | "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there" |
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| Related terms: | act prohibition stay imperial_decree curfew decree_nisi programma consent_decree papal_bull legal_separation law rule | |
| 2. | [ verb ] issue a decree | |
| Examples: | "The King only can decree" |
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| Related terms: | declare declare ordain ordain | |
| 3. | [ verb ] decide with authority | |
| Synonyms: | rule | |
| Examples: | "The King decreed that all first-born males should be killed" |
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| Related terms: | decide overrule rule_out preclude | |
| Similar spelling: |
degree Desiree desire deicer de_jure Desir decry decor descry Degraw |
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