decretory sentence
1Decretory — Dec re*to*ry, a. [L. decretorius, from decretum. See {Decree}.] 1. Established by a decree; definitive; settled. [1913 Webster] The decretory rigors of a condemning sentence. South. [1913 Webster] 2. Serving to determine; critical. The critical… …
2decretory — ˈdekrə̇ˌtōrē, ˌtȯr , ri; də̇ˈkrēd.ər , dēˈ , ētə adjective Etymology: Latin decretorius, from decretus (past participle of decernere to decide) + orius ory more at decree 1. archaic : serving to determine : decisive …
