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EED-ikt/ˈiːdɪkt/

An edict is an official order issued by a person or body in authority: a board edict, issue an edict. Order is everyday; a proclamation from the chair does not waive a fire figure.

Meaning

An official order or proclamation issued by a person or body in authority.

Examples

• “An edict from the board does not waive the occupancy cap; cite the certificate.”
• “Order is everyday. Decree is the close twin. A proclamation is talk. A number on a certificate is the rule. Keep the number; then read the edict if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

An official order. Everyday: order. A board proclamation ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

decree, order, proclamation

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