Associations to the word «Edict»

Wiktionary

EDICT, noun. A proclamation of law or other authoritative command

Dictionary definition

EDICT, noun. A formal or authoritative proclamation.
EDICT, noun. A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there".

Wise words

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