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    edict
    /ˈiːdɪkt/

    noun

    • 1. an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority: "Clovis issued an edict protecting Church property"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEDICT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Edict is a noun that means an official order, especially one that is given in a forceful and unfair way. Learn more about the meaning, usage and origin of edict with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › edictEdict Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    An edict is a proclamation having the force of law or an order, command, or ruling. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and history of the word edict from Merriam-Webster.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › edictEDICT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    An edict is a decree, order, or ordinance issued by a sovereign, state, or any other holder of authority. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of edict from Dictionary.com.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEDICT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An edict is a command or instruction given by someone in authority. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and usage of edict with sentences from The Guardian and Times.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › edictEdict - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If your mom orders you to clean your room, that's an order. If the king asks you to do it, that's an edict — an official order from some higher up. Edict comes from the Latin editcum, meaning a "proclamation, or ordinance."

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEDICT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Edict is a noun that means an official order, especially one that is given in a forceful and unfair way. Learn how to use edict in a sentence, see synonyms and related words, and explore translations in different languages.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › edictEdict - definition of edict by The Free Dictionary

    An edict is a decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word edict from various dictionaries and sources.