Associations to the word «Ukase»

Wiktionary

UKASE, noun. An authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or (later) emperor.
UKASE, noun. (figuratively) Any absolutist order and/or arrogant proclamation
UKASE, noun. Alternative letter-case form of ukase

Dictionary definition

UKASE, noun. An edict of the Russian tsar.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle