edict — an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːdɪkt/
Korean meaning: 권위자가 내리는 공식적인 명령이나 포고령
Korean pronunciation: 이-딕트 (강세: 이)
Example Sentences
- The principal's edict stated that students must wear pajamas on Fridays.
- Napoleon's edict changed the legal system throughout his empire.
- My mom issued an edict: no more pizza for breakfast.
edict
NOUN//ˈiːdɪkt//
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Royal proclamation from the throne
The edict will predict the convict's fate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'edictum', the past participle of 'edicere', meaning 'to declare or proclaim'. The word combines the prefix 'e-' (out) with 'dicere' (to say).
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📝Examples
“The principal's edict stated that students must wear pajamas on Fridays.”
“Napoleon's edict changed the legal system throughout his empire.”
“My mom issued an edict: no more pizza for breakfast.”
“The company's new edict requires all meetings to be held standing up.”
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