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edict

Definition of edict

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈiː.dɪkt/, SAMPA: /"i:.dIkt/

Noun

edict (plural edicts)

  1. a proclamation of law or other authoritative command

Anagrams

Further reading

An edict is an announcement of a law, often associated with monarchism. The Pope and various micronational leaders are currently the only persons who still issue edicts.

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