decretive

[ dih-kree-tiv ]

adjective

1. having the force of a decree; pertaining to a decree.

Other Words From

• de·cretive·ly adverb
• unde·cretive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of decretive¹

1600–10; < Latin dēcrēt ( um ) decree + -ive

Example Sentences

Done right, a Charlotte almost always looks fantastic, too — one of its hallmarks is the imprint of its decretive mold.

From Salon

But there is a great difference between his decretive and his preceptive will.

From Project Gutenberg

It had probably been regarded in the conferences at Luca as a matter of course that Caesar would be released from this obligation, which was purely formal and was very often dispensed with; but the decree to that effect had not yet been issued, and, as Pompeius was now in possession of the decretive machinery, Caesar depended in this respect on the good will of his rival.

From Project Gutenberg

It had probably been regarded in the conferences at Luca as a matter of course that Caesar would be released from this obligation, which was purely formal and was very often dispensed with; but the decree to that effect had not yet been issued, and, as Pompeius was now in possession of the decretive machinery, Caesar depended in this respect on the good will of his rival.

From Project Gutenberg