decree having the force of law
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decree — de·cree /di krē/ n [Old French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide] 1: an order having the force of law by judicial decree 2: a judicial decision esp. in an equity or probate court; broadly … Law dictionary
law — / lȯ/ n [Old English lagu, of Scandinavian origin] 1: a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority: as a: a command or provision enacted by a legislature see also statute 1 b:… … Law dictionary
decree — /di kree /, n., v., decreed, decreeing. n. 1. a formal and authoritative order, esp. one having the force of law: a presidential decree. 2. Law. a judicial decision or order. 3. Theol. one of the eternal purposes of God, by which events are… … Universalium
decree — I. noun 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 more at certain Date: 14th century 1. an order usually having the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
decree — de•cree [[t]dɪˈkri[/t]] n. v. creed, cree•ing 1) a formal order usu. having the force of law 2) law a judicial decision or order 3) rel one of the eternal purposes of God, by which events are foreordained 4) cv to command, ordain, or decide by or … From formal English to slang
decree-law — ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: translation of French décret loi, Italian decreto legge, Spanish decreto ley, & Portuguese decreto lei; Italian decreto legge, Spanish decreto ley, & Portuguese decreto lei all probably translation of French décret… … Useful english dictionary
decree-law — noun Date: 1926 a decree of a ruler or ministry having the force of a law enacted by the legislature … New Collegiate Dictionary
The Seal of Confession — The Law of the Seal of Confession † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Law of the Seal of Confession In the Decretum of the Gratian who compiled the edicts of previous councils and the principles of Church law which he published about 1151,… … Catholic encyclopedia
The Roman Congregations — The Roman Congregations † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Roman Congregations Certain departments have been organized by the Holy See at various times to assist it in the transaction of those affairs which canonical discipline and the… … Catholic encyclopedia
The Sacrament of Penance — The Sacrament of Penance † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Sacrament of Penance Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest s absolution to… … Catholic encyclopedia
