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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. |
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A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court
of equity or admiralty. |
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A determination or judgment of an umpire on a case
submitted to him. |
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An edict or law made by a council for regulating any
business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical
councils. |
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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. |
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To ordain by fate. |
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To make decrees; -- used absolutely. |
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