fiat

Meaning

Noun

1. An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
2. Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
3. A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
4. An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
5. (Pertaining to) fiat currency.

Verb

To make (something) happen.

Synonyms

decree

edict

order

rescript

writ

ordinance

bidding

dictate

law

commandment

enactment

imperative

imposition

injunction

instruction

interdict

interdiction

mandate

prescript

prescription

requisition

summons

ultimatum

warrant

warranty

prohibition

act

law and decree

authorization

behest

command

commission

delegation

demand

dictum

direction

directive

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfaɪæt/

Etymology

From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).