A more thorough explanation:
Term: Decretal
Definition: A decretal is a type of decree or official order.
Examples: The Pope issued a decretal stating that priests cannot marry. The king's decretal ordered all citizens to pay taxes on time.
Explanation: A decretal is a formal statement or order issued by a person in authority, such as a religious leader or a monarch. The examples show how a decretal can be used to establish rules or
regulations that people must follow.