† deˈcernent, a. Obs.
[ad. L. dēcernent-em, pr. pple. of dēcernĕre to decern.]
Decerning; = decretory 1.
1677 Gale Crt. Gentiles II. iv. 341 The reasons of good and evil extrinsic to the Divine Essence are al dependent on the Divine Wil either decernent or legislative. |