edict

A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈiː.dɪkt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: edycte

In summary

From Middle English edycte, borrowed from Latin edictum; earlier form edit, from Old French edit, from the same Latin word.

Synonyms

decree

order

fiat

command

law

proclamation

commandment

mandate

rescript

ordinance

regulation

declaration

ukase

directive

bidding

dictate

injunction

announcement

prescript

dictum

proclaimation

rule

enactment

manifesto

notice

notification

oracle

prescription

promulgation

pronunciamento

punishment

requisition

sentence

statement

statute

summons

ultimatum

writ

executive order

prohibition

set of regulations

written order

public announcement

legislation

divine prophesy

asseveration

behest

bulletin

canon

chastisement

Translations

édit

edicto

decreto

Edikt

editto

διάταγμα

décret

edito

decreto

edykt

Ukas

decretum

edict

Erlass

dekret