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Definitions for decretory
ˈdɛk rɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ide·cre·to·ry

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  1. decretoryadjective

    Pertaining to an authoritative decree or final judgement.

  2. Etymology: From decretorius, from decerno.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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

  1. Decretoryadjective

    established by a decree; definitive; settled

  2. Decretoryadjective

    serving to determine; critical

  3. Etymology: [L. decretorius, from decretum. See Decree.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of decretory in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of decretory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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