1
: an order usually having the force of law
a judicial decree
by royal decree
2
b
: a foreordaining will
God's decree
3
a
: a judicial decision of the Roman emperor
b
: a judicial decision especially in an equity (see equity sense 3a) court or probate court
decreed; decreeing
2
: to determine or order judicially
decree a punishment
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