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Decree (?), 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 rule, decision. “The decrees of Venice.”  Shak.

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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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Decree (?), 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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Decree, 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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