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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"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin edictum ‘something proclaimed’, neuter past participle of edicere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + dicere ‘say, tell’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. edictal adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   • D

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   • I

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   EDICT definition: 1. an official order, especially one that is given in a forceful and unfair way: 2. an official…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of EDICT is a proclamation having the force of law. How to use edict in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Edict definition: a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority.. See examples of EDICT used in a sentence.

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   EDICT meaning: 1. an official order, especially one that is given in a forceful and unfair way: 2. an official…. Learn more.

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

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   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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishedict noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of edict noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   noun. 1. an official public proclamation or order issued by authority; decree. 2. any command or order.