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edict

Noun

IPA /ˈiːdɪkt/

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An official order issued by a ruler or another powerful authority.

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edict/ˈiːdɪkt/

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A ruler issues an order
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An edict is an authoritative official order.

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edict — An official order issued by a ruler or another powerful authority.

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An official order issued by a ruler or another powerful authority.

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From Latin edictum, meaning a proclamation, from edicere, to announce.

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Issue an edict describes formally announcing the order.

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