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FEE-at/ˈfiːæt/

A fiat is an official order or decree: a board fiat, by fiat. Edict (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; a chair’s line does not replace a fire figure.

Meaning

An official order or decree (related to edict, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A board fiat is not an occupancy certificate; cite the number.”
• “Edict is already in this course. Decree is the close twin. A line from the chair is talk. A number on a certificate is the rule. Cite the cap; then quote the fiat if the board still wants it in the minute.”

Good to know

An official decree. Close: edict (already in the dictionary). A chair’s line ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

decree, edict, order

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