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De*cree" (?), n. [OE. decre, F. décret, 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&unr_;&unr_; decision. “The decrees of Venice.” Sh&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;.
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There went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
Luke ii. 1.
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Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree?
Shak.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee.
Job xxii. 28.
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2. To ordain by fate.
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De*cree", v. i. To make decrees; -- used absolutely.
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Father eternal! thine is to decree;
Mine, both in heaven and earth to do thy will.
Milton.
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