edict

noun
UK: /ˈiːdɪkt/
US: /ˈiːdɪkt/

  1. An official order or command from someone in a position of power.

    1. The king issued an edict about taxes.
    2. The government's edict on mask-wearing was met with mixed reactions across the nation.

  2. A formal pronouncement or decree, often carrying the force of law.

    1. The new edict changed all the rules.
    2. The company president's edict effectively reorganized the entire department.

Synonyms

decree order command proclamation law ordinance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "edict" in English means: An official order or command from someone in a position of power., A formal pronouncement or decree, often carrying the force of law..

The phonetic transcription of "edict" is /ˈiːdɪkt/ in British English and /ˈiːdɪkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "edict": decree, order, command, proclamation, law, ordinance.

Example usage of "edict": "The king issued an edict about taxes.". More examples on the page.