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edict

e·dict [  dìkt ] (plural e·dicts)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. decree: a formal proclamation, especially one issued by a government, ruler, or other authority

2. authoritative command: a formal or authoritative command

[15th century. < Latin edictum< past participle of edicere "proclaim" < dicere "say"]
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