Decree

Definition: Meaning of, decree in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈkriː /

Word Forms:

Singular	Plural
decree	decrees

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Word Forms:

Prsesent	Past	Past Participle
decree	decreed	decreed

Present Participle	Third Person Singular
decreeing	decrees

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decree used in phrases

consent decree (noun)
1. law an agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court; for example, a company might agree to stop certain questionable practices without admitting guilt
decree absolute (noun)
1. British English an order by a court of law which officially ends a marriage
decree nisi (noun)
1. British English an order by a court of law that a marriage will end at a particular time in the future unless there is a good reason not to end it
imperial decree (noun)
1. a decree issued by a sovereign ruler
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Pronunciation: ˈkəʊˈpaɪlət

Parts of Speech: noun

a relief pilot on an aeroplane

decree absolute