decree
Definition
- n. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
- v. issue a decree
Word forms
- Past tense
- decreed
- Past participle
- decreed
- Third person singular
- decrees
- Present participle
- decreeing
Example sentences
n.
The government issued a decree to improve public health.
vt.
The judge will decree the terms of the settlement next week.
vi.
The king decided to decree a new law for the kingdom.