as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
the school principal issued a fiat that caps were not to be worn inside the school, and that was that
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Recent Examples of fiat
Of course, that which is imposed by executive fiat can later be repealed by executive fiat.
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Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The network launched in 2024 and partners with over 50 providers—like Yellow Card and Onmeta—in more than 180 countries, working in over 150 fiat currencies, the company says.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Some of the speedy progress that Los Angeles has seen may be due to regulatory changes imposed by fiat in the aftermath of the fire.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
In that corner of the market, the debasement trade endured — less as a sweeping judgment on fiat, more as a focused bet on rates, policy and protection.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The network launched in 2024 and partners with over 50 providers—like Yellow Card and Onmeta—in more than 180 countries, working in over 150 fiat currencies, the company says.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Some of the speedy progress that Los Angeles has seen may be due to regulatory changes imposed by fiat in the aftermath of the fire.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
In that corner of the market, the debasement trade endured — less as a sweeping judgment on fiat, more as a focused bet on rates, policy and protection.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiat
Noun
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The mechanism varied—presidential decree, rhetorical pressure, or quiet resignation—but the outcome proved consistent.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yoon was handed a five-year prison term this month for defying authorities' attempts to detain him and other charges related to the martial law decree.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Covid-19 bred doubt about government edicts and skepticism about science, provoking an existential battle for truth.—
Richard Edelman,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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Trump edicts weigh on stocks this week Geopolitical risks have weighed on investor sentiment this week.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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That ruling, which found that the contract awarded to Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company violated Panama’s constitution and follows the official audit, again raises frictions.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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An appeals court also reversed a ruling from a judge in Chicago that barred federal agents from using certain riot control weapons, including tear gas and pepper balls, unless needed to prevent an immediate threat.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Estates without clear directives can be subject to lengthy and expensive probate court proceedings, which can consume up to 10% of an estate's value and take months or even years to resolve, Childfree Trust said in its report.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The suit alleges the EPA’s actions violated federal law by effectively undoing a congressional directive.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Fiat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiat. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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