"decretory" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /dɪˈkɹiːtəɹi/ Forms: more decretory [comparative], most decretory [superlative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Late Latin dēcrētōrius (“decisive”), from Latin dēcernō (“decide, determine”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|LL.|dēcrētōrius||decisive}} Late Latin dēcrētōrius (“decisive”), {{der|en|la|dēcernō||decide, determine}} Latin dēcernō (“decide, determine”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} decretory (comparative more decretory, superlative most decretory)
  1. (rare or obsolete) Pertaining to an authoritative decree or final judgement. Tags: obsolete, rare Related terms: decree
    Sense id: en-decretory-en-adj-SMAFR9fL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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