Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. declaratory documents

Narrower term/s

• decretals

Anotations

Scope note:

Authoritative orders, edicts, laws, ordinances, or judicial decisions that are set forth by a civil or ecclesiastical authority, typically having the force of law and often settling a disputed issue or doctrine.