a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

the collection of rules imposed by authority

decide with authority

issue a decree

an agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court; for example, a company might agree to stop certain questionable practices without admitting guilt

an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited

a decree issued on a first petition for divorce; becomes absolute at some later date

a decree issued by a sovereign ruler

a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart

the collection of rules imposed by authority