1. of, relating to, or having the nature of a decree; issued by or proceeding from a decree
Usage: formal; legal or administrative contexts

Examples

• The decretive power of the council allowed it to establish new regulations.
• A decretive order from the government required all businesses to close by midnight.
• The judge's decretive authority was limited by the constitution.
• The decretive nature of the papal bull made it binding on all believers.
• The legislature passed decretive measures to address the emergency.