Decree /(?)/

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 decision.

   There went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

   Poor hand, why quiverest thou at this decree?

2. A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty. (Law)
3. An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils. (Eccl.)

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.

   Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee.

2. To ordain by fate.

1. To make decrees; -- used absolutely.

   Father eternal! thine is to decree; Mine, both in heaven and earth to do thy will.