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decretory
dec·re·to·ry
[
dékrə tàwree,
di krtəree
]
adjective
Definition:
resembling decree:
relating to or having the force of a decree
[
Late 16th century. < Latin
decretorius
<
decret-
(see
decretal
)
]
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