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Decree
Edict or proclamation usually issued by a head of state / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For papal decrees, see Decree (Catholic canon law).
A decree is a legal proclamation, usually issued by a head of state, judge[1], royal figure, or other relevant authorities, according to certain procedures. These procedures are usually defined by the constitution, Legislative laws, or customary laws of a government.
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