Words Like EDICT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EDICT.

10 Alternative Words Similar to edict

1 Decree Noun      Synonym Words Like Decree
2 Fiat Noun      Synonym Words Like Fiat
3 Order Noun      Synonym Words Like Order
4 Rescript Noun      Synonym Words Like Rescript
5 Act Noun      Synonym Words Like Act
6 Announcement Noun      Synonym Words Like Announcement
7 Enactment Noun      Synonym Words Like Enactment
8 Stay Noun      Hyponym Words Like Stay
9 Curfew Noun      Hyponym Words Like Curfew
10 Programma Noun      Hyponym Words Like Programma

1 examples of edict

1 the edicts of the Roman emperors; the edicts of the French monarch.

9 definitions of edict

1 A public command or ordinance by the sovereign power; the proclamation of a law made by an absolute authority, as if by the very act of announcement; a decree
2 a formal or authoritative proclamation
3 a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
4 A decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law.
5 A formal pronouncement or command.
6 A decree or law promulgated by a sovereign prince or ruler on his sole authority; hence, any analogous order or command.
7 Specifically In Roman law, a decree or ordinance of a pretor.
8 In Scotch ecclesiastical use, a church proclamation; specifically, a notice to show cause, if any, why a pastor or elders should not be ordained.
9 a proclamation of law or other authoritative command
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