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Definitions for decretory
ˈdɛk rɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ide·cre·to·ry
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decretoryadjective
Pertaining to an authoritative decree or final judgement.
Etymology: From decretorius, from decerno.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Decretoryadjective
Etymology: from decree.
There are lenitives that friendship will apply, before it will be brought to the decretory rigours of a condemning sentence. Robert South, Sermons.
The motions of the moon, supposed to be measured by sevens, and the critical or decretory days, depend on that number. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. iv. c. 12.
Webster Dictionary
Decretoryadjective
established by a decree; definitive; settled
Decretoryadjective
serving to determine; critical
Etymology: [L. decretorius, from decretum. See Decree.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of decretory in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of decretory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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