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edict

noun
/ˈiːdɪkt/

Meaning

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

Example Sentences

The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.

Example Expressions

royal edict

Synonyms

decree, order, command, law, mandate

Antonyms

request, suggestion

Collocations

royal edict, government edict, issue an edict, imperial edict

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