Decree vs. Fiat — What's the Difference?

A decree is a rule of law usually issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic or a monarch), according to certain procedures (usually established in a constitution). It has the force of law.

Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. (UK: , US: , Italian: [ˈfiːat]; originally FIAT, Italian: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, lit. 'Italian Automobiles Factory, Turin') is an Italian automobile manufacturer, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and since 2021 a subsidiary of Stellantis. Fiat Automobiles was formed in January 2007 when Fiat S.p.A. reorganized its automobile business, and traces its history back to 1899 when the first Fiat automobile, the Fiat 4 HP, was produced.

An authoritative order having the force of law.

An arbitrary order or decree.

The judgment of a court of equity.

Authorization or sanction

The judgment of a court.

An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

A doctrinal or disciplinary act of an ecclesiastical authority.

Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.

An administrative act applying or interpreting articles of canon law.

(English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.

To order, establish, or decide by decree

(English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

To issue a decree.

(attributive) (Pertaining to) fiat currency.

An edict or law.

To make (something) happen.

(legal) The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.

An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

(legal) The determination of a cause in a court of admiralty or court of probate.

A warrant of a judge for certain processes.

(religion) A predetermination made by God; an act of providence.

A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge);

To command by a decree.

An order from one having authority, deciding what is to be done by a subordinate; also, a determination by one having power, deciding what is to be done or to take place; edict, law; authoritative ru decision.

A decision, order, or sentence, given in a cause by a court of equity or admiralty.

An edict or law made by a council for regulating any business within their jurisdiction; as, the decrees of ecclesiastical councils.

To determine judicially by authority, or by decree; to constitute by edict; to appoint by decree or law; to determine; to order; to ordain; as, a court decrees a restoration of property.

To ordain by fate.

To make decrees; - used absolutely.

A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge);

Issue a decree;

Decide with authority;