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/
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
The principal issued an edict banning smartphones during class.
The king dictated an edict to every royal messenger. (e(out) + dict(say) → to say something publicly as an official order)
The king's edict helped everyone predict the final verdict of the trial.
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🎤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).
Breakdown
e- (out) + dict (say, from Latin dicere) + -um (Latin neuter suffix) = edict (something spoken out/proclaimed)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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