Definition of decern Decern
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Wiktionary 
- decern (Verb)
Decree by judicial sentence that something be done. - decern (Verb)
1668 July 3rd, Dalrymple, 1st Viscount of James Dalrymple , “Thomas Rue contra Andrew Houſtoun” in The Deciſions of the Lords of Council & Seſſion I Edinburgh, 1683, pages 547–548. - decern (Verb)
He purſued Andrew Houſtoun upon his promiſe, to give him the like Sallary for the next year, and in abſence obtained him to be holden as confeſt and Decerned.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- decern (v. t.)
To perceive, discern, or decide. - decern (v. t.)
To decree; to adjudge.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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decern
de-sėrn′, v.t. and v.i. (Scots law) to judge: to decree: to pass judgment. [O. Fr. decerner—L. decernĕre—de, and cernĕre, to distinguish.]
