Definition of "decretive" [de•cre•tive]

• Decretory. (adjective)

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• "Less noted is the impact of the ever-growing online commentariat whose pointed opinions shape our worldview and whose influence on the 2008 election was nothing short of decretive."
• "And Peter Daou profiles the ever-changing online commentariat "whose pointed opinions shape our worldview and whose influence on the 2008 election was nothing short of decretive.""
• "In two rooms there are hardwood floors with centered standard low profile decretive throw rugs."