Official decree Crossword Clue

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Official decree Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
2. a formal or authoritative proclamation

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OFFICIAL (adjective)
1. conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
2. having official authority or sanction
OFFICIAL (noun)
1. a worker who holds or is invested with an office
2. someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
DECREE (verb)
1. decide with authority
2. issue a decree
DECREE (noun)
1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

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