decree decree /dɪˈkriː/

noun

1. () (law) a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)  ( edict , rescript , order , decree , fiat )
   (law) a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
    A friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
   a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
   

verb

1. () Issue a decree  ( decree )
   issue a decree
    The King only can decree
   The King only can decree
   
2. Decide with authority  ( decree , rule )
   decide with authority
    The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed
   The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed