decretory

adjective

de·​cre·​to·​ry ˈde-krə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce decretory (audio)
di-ˈkrē-tər-ē
: relating to or fixed by a decree or decision

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decretory was circa 1631

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“Decretory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decretory. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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