First Known Use: 14th century
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edict
noun \ˈē-ˌdikt\
: an official order given by a person with power or by a government
Full Definition of EDICT
1
: a proclamation having the force of law
2
— edic·tal \i-ˈdik-təl\ adjective
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Origin of EDICT
Middle English, from Latin edictum, from neuter of edictus, past participle of edicere to decree, from e- + dicere to say — more at diction
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edict
noun \ˈē-ˌdikt\
Definition of EDICT for Kids
: a command or law given or made by an authority (as a ruler)
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