Decree
/dɪˈkriː/noun
An official order issued by a legal authority.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, a 'decree' was often seen as a divine command, believed to channel the will of the gods into human law.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
decretum
“A thing decided, a determination or order.”
Old French
Old French
decret
“A formal order, judgment, or command.”
14th Century
Middle English
decree
“An authoritative order or decision.”
Modern English
English
decree
“A formal and legally binding order.”