decreetˈ noun (Scots law; archaic)

A court judgement

decrēˈtal (or (Spenser) /dekˈ/) adjective

Relating to a decree or decretal

1. A decree, esp a papal edict
2. A book containing decrees
3. (specif in pl; often with cap) the second part of the canon law, the decrees of various popes determining points of ecclesiastical law

decrēˈtist noun

In medieval universities, a student of the decretals, a student of law

decrēˈtive adjective

decrēˈtory adjective

1. Relating to a decree, judicial
2. Having the force of a decree

decree absolute noun

1. A final decree
2. (in a divorce) that which makes the former partners free to marry again

decree nisi /nīˈsī/ noun

(L nisi unless) a provisional decree which will be made absolute in due time unless cause is shown to the contrary (granted esp in divorce cases)