Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Decree (v. i.) To make decrees; -- used absolutely.
(2) - Decree (v. t.) To ordain by fate.
(3) - Decree (v. t.) 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.
(4) - Decree (n.) An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.
(5) - Decree (n.) A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case submitted to him.
(6) - Decree (n.) A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.
(7) - Decree (n.) 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.

(1) - Decreeable (a.) Capable of being decreed.

(1) - Decreet (n.) The final judgment of the Court of Session, or of an inferior court, by which the question at issue is decided.