arrêt

Definition

A formal sentence of the King or Parliament of France; hence, a decree, a ruling.

Etymology

From French arrêt.

Example Sentences

• "His father now shewed him an arret, which, on the fourth of June, 1776, he had obtained from the parliament of Rouen against his marriage."
• "“Prior Aymer,” said the Templar, “you are a man of gallantry, learned in the study of beauty, and as expert as a troubadour in all matters concerning the arrets of love;[…]”"