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edict

/ˈidɪkt/

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What does edict mean?

noun

  1. A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

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/ˈidɪkt/

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In October following another edict was passed, depriving these notes of all value whatever after the month of November next ensuing.
Charles MackayMemoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1Project Gutenberg ebook #636
Those many had not dared to do that evil If the first that did th’ edict infringe Had answered for his deed.
William ShakespeareThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg ebook #100
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This law, with some unimportant modifications, continued in force till the year ‘83, when the famous edict of Carlos Tercero superseded it.
George BorrowThe Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of SpainProject Gutenberg ebook #565
This explanation will go far towards helping us to understand the following secret edict of November 21st, to which I have already referred.
Isaac Taylor HeadlandCourt Life in China: The Capital, Its Officials and PeopleProject Gutenberg ebook #523
Most people, out of respect for Cicero, paid no regard to this edict, offering him every attention and escorting him on his way.
PlutarchPlutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and RomansProject Gutenberg ebook #674