The meaning of DECREE-LAW is a decree of a ruler or ministry having the force of a law enacted by the legislature.

LAW. a judgment that is made in a court of law: In December a court decree ended the strike. an official statement that something must happen, made by a ...

Decree · 1 · : an order having the force of law [by judicial ] · 2 · : a judicial decision esp. in an equity or probate court · : judgment [divorce ] [ ...

The meaning of DECREE is an order usually having the force of law. How to use decree in a sentence. Decree-law · By decree · Synonyms of decree · Royal decree

decree · noun. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge). synonyms: edict, fiat, order, rescript. see ...

A decree is a legal proclamation, usually issued by a head of state, judge, royal figure, or other relevant authorities, according to certain procedures.

decree in American English · 1. a formal and authoritative order, esp. one having the force of law. a presidential decree · 2. Law. a judicial decision or order. Decree-law · Decree · Presidential decree · Emergency decree

n. in general, synonymous with judgment. However, in some areas of the law, the term decree is either more common or preferred as in probates of estates, ...

A provisional court order which orders that a marriage should be dissolved. It will become a final legal decision on the marriage unless a reason is given.