Found 3 items, similar to Decree.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: decree aturan, berfirman, beslit, dekrit, firman, membuat aturan, memfirmankan, perintah, titah
English → English (WordNet) Definition: decree decree v 1: issue a decree; “The King only can decree” 2: decide with authority; “The King decreed that all first-born males should be killed” [syn: rule] decree n : a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); “a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there” [syn: edict, fiat, order, rescript]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Decree Decree \De*cree"\, v. i. To make decrees; -- used absolutely. [1913 Webster] Father eternal! thine is to decree; Mine, both in heaven and earth to do thy will. --Milton. [1913 Webster] Decree \De*cree"\, n. [OE. decre, F. d['e]cret, fr. L. decretum, neut. decretus, p. p. of decernere to decide; de- + cernere to decide. See Certain, and cf. Decreet, Decretal.] 1. 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. “The decrees of Venice.” --Sh???. [1913 Webster] There went out a decree from C[ae]sar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. --Luke ii. 1. [1913 Webster] Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree? --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) (a) A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty. (b) A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him. --Brande. [1913 Webster] 3. (Eccl.) An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils. Syn: Law; regulation; edict; ordinance. See Law. [1913 Webster] Decree \De*cree"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decreed; p. pr. & vb. n. Decreeing.] 1. 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. [1913 Webster] Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee. --Job xxii. 28. [1913 Webster] 2. To ordain by fate. [1913 Webster]