Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In music, an abbreviation of
decrescendo .
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Now the solemnity of the day, in this connexion, is declared by the Church through the more solemn rite with which some feasts throughout the year are celebrated, namely, primary days of the Rite of the First Class (S.C. R., decr. 3755), which are: (i)
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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After 1625 the Congregation of Rites hesitated for a while before authorizing its further spread (cf. the seven decrees "Analecta Juris Pontificii", LVIII, decr 716 sqq.)
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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According to the new liturgical laws, however, (S.R. C., decr. 3920), if the Mass is offered for one or more dead who are named, the first prayer is said accordingly, the second is taken ad libitum, and the third is always the "Fidelium".
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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For the same reason the Church prescribes (S.C. R., decr. 3864) that, if in any locality
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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The one exception to the above rule was made by the Congregation of Rites (decr. 3177 and 3844), which prescribed that when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on All Souls day, in the devotion of the Forty Hours, the colour of the vestments must be violet.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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So the King is going to bypass all the checks and balances built into the system and rule by decr...
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Counter decr to 1 ... wait, we've got Emerald & Codes back, and NetSketch (NS) has gone again.
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