decreto — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
decreto is used for these senses in English:
- decree An edict or law.
- decree (legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
- sanction An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
- sanction (mostly, in the plural) A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
decree — full definition
- noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
- noun A formal ruling handed down by a court, especially in matters of equity, admiralty, or probate.
- verb To officially order or command something.
sanction — full definition
- noun Official approval or permission for an action.
- noun A penalty imposed to enforce compliance, especially by one country against another.
- verb To officially approve or authorize.
- verb To penalize, especially a country or organization, in order to force compliance.