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ukase

Pronunciation: /juːˈkeɪz/

Definition of ukase

noun

  • (in tsarist Russia) a decree with the force of law.
  • an arbitrary or peremptory command.

Origin:

from Russian ukaz 'ordinance, edict', from ukazatʹ 'show, decree'

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