Of, relating to, or having the power of making decrees; characterized by the nature of a decree.
From Latin decretum (decree) + -ory (relating to). The -ory suffix creates an adjective describing something that has the quality or function of making decrees.
Decretory power is the ultimate authority in formal systems—it means you don't advise or suggest, you declare what shall be, and it becomes law.
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