Sekirov Dictionary

decretal

/dɪˈkɹiːtəɫ/

noun2

  1. A papal decree, particularly one derived from an ecclesiastical letter.
  2. (no longer used) Any decree or pronounced instruction.
    • […] picturals / Of Magistrates, of courts, of tribunals, / Of commen wealthes, of states, of pollicy, / Of lawes, of iudgements, and of decretals […] — 1590

adjective1

  1. Pertaining to a decree.
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