decretory

[dek-ri-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]

adjective

1. pertaining to or following a decree.

2. established by a decree; judicial.

Other Word Forms

• undecretory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of decretory¹

1570–80; < Latin dēcrētōrius decisive, crucial, equivalent to dēcrē-, variant stem of dēcernere ( decern, decree ) + -tōrious -tory ¹

Example Sentences

If in the decretory term of the world we shall not all die but be changed, according to received translation, the last day will make but few graves; at least quick resurrections will anticipate lasting sepultures.

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For I have already observed that those who employ this axiom, that one does not fail to do what one wills when one can, and who thence infer that God therefore does not will the salvation of all, imply a decretory will.

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Nevertheless if anyone will not suffer this use of the terms, let him put 'previous' in place of 'antecedent' will, and 'final' or 'decretory' in place of 'consequent' will.

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Moreover, his wisdom has prompted him to will the salvation of all men, but not by a consequent and decretory will.

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For all possibles are regarded as objects of power, but actual and existing things are regarded as the objects of his decretory will.

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