edictal

adjective

edic·​tal (ˈ)ē¦diktᵊl How to pronounce edictal (audio)
ə̇ˈd-
: relating to or consisting of an edict : announced by an edict

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin edictalis, from Latin edictum + -alis -al

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“Edictal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edictal. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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