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fiat

noun

/ˈfiːæt/

Meaning

an official order or decree; authoritative command

The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.

decree, order, command, edict

request, suggestion

issued by fiat, royal fiat, government fiat

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something