Decree (5)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that decree can be written as order)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for order that I've seen before include "Command; neatness" , "association" , "One may be tall if demanding" , "Arrange < company" , "Select from menu" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that decree can be written as edict)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for edict that I've seen before include "Official decree" , "Decree by authority" , "Pronouncement" , "Legally binding proclamation" , "Legally binding command" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that enact is a more specific form of the action decree)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for enact that I've seen before include "Ordain" , "Pass into law" , "Make (a bill) law" , "Make intoi law or perform a play" , "Establish by law - perform" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that ukase is a type of imperial decree)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for ukase that I've seen before include "Legal order" , "Official decree, from Russia" , "Decree (originally from the Tsar)" , "Act" , "Tsarist decree; sea UK (anag.)" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for writ that I've seen before include "court paper" , "Veteran composed" , "What scribe did" , "Legal document, usually served" , "Legal document issued by an officer of the court" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that decree can be written as rule)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for rule that I've seen before include "Govern the straight edge?" , "Prescribed guide for conduct" , "Regulation, custom" , "Lay down" , "Govern or control" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that decree can be written as fiat)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for fiat that I've seen before include "Let it be done - it's a Latin order" , "Decree or official permission" , "Order or decree - let it be done" , "Decree; Italian car make" , "car from Italy" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in other clues)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for act that I've seen before include "A deed or statute" , "Perform on stage" , "Major division of play" , "Bill successfully prosecuted" , "Behave like thespian" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for law that I've seen before include "Legislation" , "Collection of rules imposed by authority" , "Rule of conduct" , "Rule prohibiting certain actions" , "Official rule" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(thesaurus)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for dictum that I've seen before include "Authoritative declaration" , "A Latin saying or formal expression of opinion" , "Popular maxim" , "Fiat" , "Utterance" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that ordain is a more specific form of the action decree)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for ordain that I've seen before include "Either prescribe" , "Destine" , "Initiate as priest" , "Invest with priestly authority" , "Decree authoritatively" .)
(Other definitions for ruling that I've seen before include "Judgement" , "Predominant" , "Exercising power or authority" , "Drawing a fine line" , "Authoritative decision" .)
(Other definitions for statute that I've seen before include "Law recorded in book" , "Legal enactment" , "Act of law" , "Set taut (anag.)" , "Law, rule" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">decree</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for adjudge that I've seen before include "Decide or award judicially" , "Decide formally" , "Decree" , "Give verdict" , "Value" .)