† deˈcernent,a.Obs. [ad. L. dēcernent-em, pr.pple. of dēcernĕre to decern.] Decerning; = decretory 1. 1677Gale Crt. Gentiles II. iv. 341 The reasons of good and evil extrinsic to the Divine Essence are al dependent on the Divine Wil either decernent or legislative.