English > decree: 3 senses > noun 1, communication| Meaning | A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge). |
|---|
| Synonyms | edict, fiat, order, rescript |
|---|
| Category | law, jurisprudence | The collection of rules imposed by authority |
|---|
| Narrower | bull, papal bull | A formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) |
|---|
| consent decree | An agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court |
| curfew | An order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited |
| decree nisi | A decree issued on a first petition for divorce |
| imperial decree | A decree issued by a sovereign ruler |
| legal separation, judicial separation | A judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart |
| programma | An edict that has been publicly posted |
| prohibition, ban, proscription | A decree that prohibits something |
| stay | A judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted |
| Broader | act, enactment | A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body |
|---|
| Spanish | acto, auto, decreto, decretos, edicto, orden, sentencia |
|---|
| Catalan | acte, decret, sentència |
|---|
| Verbs | decree | decide with authority |
|---|
| decree | issue a decree |
