verb
decern
Decern (verb) means to settle or rule on a disputed or doubtful matter, used with a direct object, an infinitive or object clause, or without an object.
verb
1
To settle or rule on a disputed or doubtful matter, used with a direct object, an infinitive or object clause, or without an object.
2
(law) To order something officially through a court judgment.
3
To formally order, by a court judgment, that something must be done.
4
To order, by a court judgment, that a person must be or do something; in the old phrase "decern in", to fine someone by order of a court.
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Etymology
First attested in late Middle English circa 1425; from the French décerner, from the Latin dēcernō (“to decide, pronounce a decision”), from dē (“of, from, away from”) + cernō (“to separate, distinguish”), whence the English cern. In Old French, the forms of décerner were frequently conflated with those of descerner, discerner; the two verbs were not clearly distinguished until the 16th century; hence, in English also, decern is found with the sense discern.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of decern?
"decern" (verb) means to settle or rule on a disputed or doubtful matter, used with a direct object, an infinitive or object clause, or without an object.
What are the different meanings of decern?
"decern" has 3 main meanings: 1. To settle or rule on a disputed or doubtful matter, used with a direct object, an infinitive or object clause, or without an object; 2. (law) To order something officially through a court judgment; 3. To formally order, by a court judgment, that something must be done.
