definition of the word decree

decree (plural decrees)

1. An edict or law.
2. (law) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
3. (law) The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty, or a court of probate.

• Note: It is accurate to use the word judgment for a decision of a court of law, and decree from a court of equity, although the former term now includes both.

• consent decree
• decree nisi
• final decree
• Interlocutory decree

Definition from Wiktionary Content avaible with GNU Free Documentation License

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