Decree Meaning. A judgment of a court that announces the legal consequences of the facts found in a case and orders that the courts decision be carried out. Early 14c originally ecclesiastical secular use is by late 14c from Old French decre variant of decret 12c Modern French dcret from Latin decretum neuter of decretus past participle of decernere to decree decide pronounce a decision.
From de see de- cernere to separate. An order having the force of law by judicial decree 2. Judgment divorce decree.
The decree usually includes specific requirements for the organization and deadlines for action.
See decree nisi decree absolute. Apr 07 2020 Answer. From de see de- cernere to separate. Behest charge command commandment.
