To issue or demand by decree.
1. Ordonner.
2. Décider.
ETYM Old Eng. decre, French décret, from Latin decretum, neut. decretus, p. p. of decernere to decide; de- + cernere to decide. Related to Certain, Decreet, Decretal.
A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); SYN. edict, fiat, order, rescript.
Ordonnance, décision,. Légiférer par décrets, décrets d'application d'une loi.