👉 A "decretist" is a person who believes in or supports the use of judicial authority as a means to enforce moral, religious, or other societal norms. They are often associated with a particular set of beliefs about what constitutes legitimate government power and how it should be exercised. In some contexts, decretists may advocate for the creation of new laws, regulations, or even legal precedents that are based on specific doctrines or principles set forth in judicial decisions, rather than simply following established statutes
