decretory

American  

[dek-ri-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈdɛk rɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

1. pertaining to or following a decree.

2. established by a decree; judicial.

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Other Word Forms

• undecretory adjective

Etymology

Origin of decretory

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus it is the result of all the inclinations together that makes his will complete and decretory, as I have already explained.

From Project Gutenberg

This shows that a mediate will, although it may in a sense pass as consequent in relation to a pure and primitive antecedent will, must be considered antecedent in relation to the final and decretory will.

From Project Gutenberg

He does so sometimes nevertheless, when superior reasons allow of it, and when his consequent and decretory will, which results from all his reasons, makes him resolve upon the election of a certain number of men.

From Project Gutenberg

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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