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edict
/ˈidɪkt/
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What does edict mean?
noun
- A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.
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IPA pronunciation
/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.
Those many had not dared to do that evil If the first that did th’ edict infringe Had answered for his deed.
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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law, with some unimportant modifications, continued in force till the year ‘83, when the famous edict of Carlos Tercero superseded it.
This explanation will go far towards helping us to understand the following secret edict of November 21st, to which I have already referred.
Most people, out of respect for Cicero, paid no regard to this edict, offering him every attention and escorting him on his way.