| 单词 | decree |
| 释义 | decree n. & v. --n 1. an official order issued by a legal authority. 2. a judgement or decision of certain lawcourts, esp. in matrimonial cases. --vtr. (decrees, decreed, decreeing) ordain by decree. Phrases and idioms decree absolute a final order for divorce, enabling either party to remarry. decree nisi a provisional order for divorce, made absolute unless cause to the contrary is shown within a fixed period. Etymology: ME f. OF decr{eacute} f. L decretum neut. past part. of decernere decide (as DE-, cernere sift) |
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