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edict

Pronunciation: /ˈiːdɪkt/
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Definition of edict

noun

  • an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority: Clovis issued an edict protecting Church property

Derivatives

edictal

Pronunciation: /ɪˈdɪkt(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Latin edictum 'something proclaimed', neuter past participle of edicere, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + dicere 'say, tell'

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