Decree

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.

Jus novum (c. 1140-1563) Jus novissimum (c. 1563-1918) Jus codicis (1918-present) Other Sacraments Sacramentals Sacred places Sacred times Supra-diocesan/eparchal structures Particular churches Juridic persons Philosophy, theology, and fundamental theory of Catholic canon law Clerics Office Juridic and physical persons Associations of the faithful Pars dynamica (trial procedure) Canonization Election of the Roman Pontiff Academic degrees Journals and Professional Societies Faculties of canon law Canonists Institute of consecrated life Society of apostolic life A decree (Latin: decretum) in the usage of the canon law of the Catholic Church has various meanings.

The Roman Congregations were formerly empowered to issue decrees in matters which come under their particular jurisdiction but were forbidden from continuing to do so under Pope Benedict XV in 1917.

[5] The word décret, literally "decree", is an old legal usage in France and is used to refer to executive orders issued by the French President or Prime Minister.

Special orders known as décret-loi, literally "decree-act" or "decree-law",[6][7] usually considered an illegal practice under the 3rd and 4th Republic, were finally abolished and replaced by the regulations under the 1958 Constitution.

According to clause 77 of the Italian Constitution, The Government may not, without an enabling act from the Houses [of Parliament], issue decrees having the force of ordinary law.

As of 2022[update], there are the following types of decree: According to article 110 of the constitution, the Supreme Leader delineates the general policies of the Islamic Republic.

In Spain, decrees come in several forms: The decree law (Turkish: Kanun Hükmünde Kararname, KHK) in Turkey is a type of legislative instrument issued by the government, based on the authority granted either by a specific enabling act from the legislative body or directly from the Constitution.

These decrees have the force of law in a material sense and acquire formal and organic legal power upon the approval of the parliament.

It states:"The Grand National Assembly of Turkey may delegate the power to issue decree laws to the Council of Ministers.

Ordinary decree laws are issued by the Council of Ministers and require an enabling act from the Grand National Assembly.

They do not require an enabling act from the Grand National Assembly and can regulate any area, provided they fulfill obligations arising from international law.