Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decreet

noun
/dɪˈkriːt/
Definition
A legal order, decree, or official decision issued by a court or authority.
Examples
  • The judge issued a decreet on the custody arrangement.
  • In response to the violations, the company received a decreet requiring immediate changes to their operations.
  • She challenged the decreet in hopes of overturning the decision.
Meaning
A formal order that has the force of law, typically issued by a court or a sovereign authority.
Synonyms
  • decree
  • order
  • edict
  • mandate