Edict vs. Decree

Edict vs. Decree — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Edict and Decree

Edictnoun

A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

Decreenoun

An edict or law.

Edictnoun

a formal or authoritative proclamation

Decreenoun

(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

Edictnoun

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge);

a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there

Decreenoun

(legal) The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty or court of probate.

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Decreeverb

To command by a decree.

A court decrees a restoration of property.

Decreenoun

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge);

a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there

Decreeverb

issue a decree;

The King only can decree

Decreeverb

decide with authority;

The King decreed that all first-born males should be killed