Difference between revisions of "Decree"
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*2 a : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head | *2 a : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head | ||
:b : a foreordaining will | :b : a foreordaining will | ||
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:b : a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court | :b : a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
A '''decree''' is a rule of [[law]] issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic), according to certain [[Policy|procedure]]s (usually established in a [[constitution]]). It has the [[force]] of [[law]]. The particular term used for this [[concept]] may vary from country to country—the [[executive]] orders made by the President of the United States, for example, are decrees (although a decree is not exactly an order). In non-legal [[English]] usage, however, the term refers to any [[Arbitrary|authoritarian]] decision and, in this sense, it is often derogatory. | A '''decree''' is a rule of [[law]] issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic), according to certain [[Policy|procedure]]s (usually established in a [[constitution]]). It has the [[force]] of [[law]]. The particular term used for this [[concept]] may vary from country to country—the [[executive]] orders made by the President of the United States, for example, are decrees (although a decree is not exactly an order). In non-legal [[English]] usage, however, the term refers to any [[Arbitrary|authoritarian]] decision and, in this sense, it is often derogatory. | ||
[[Category: Political Science]] | [[Category: Political Science]] | ||
Revision as of 02:21, 16 February 2010
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide, from de- + cernere to sift, decide
- Date: 14th century
Definitions
- 1 : an order usually having the force of law
- 2 a : a religious ordinance enacted by council or titular head
- b : a foreordaining will
- b : a judicial decision especially in an equity or probate court
Description
A decree is a rule of law issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic), according to certain procedures (usually established in a constitution). It has the force of law. The particular term used for this concept may vary from country to country—the executive orders made by the President of the United States, for example, are decrees (although a decree is not exactly an order). In non-legal English usage, however, the term refers to any authoritarian decision and, in this sense, it is often derogatory.
