He runs the company by fiat.
the school principal issued a fiat that caps were not to be worn inside the school, and that was that
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stablecoins are a class of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by tying their worth to traditional assets, such as fiat currencies, specifically, the U.S. dollar.—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 However, users need to be able to convert these digital assets to fiat currency and back again.—Kate Drew, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 And unlike sovereign bonds or fiat currencies, gold carries no counterparty risks, Melek said.—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 June 2025 The novel resolves as if by fiat: Alison turns in her book, watches some birds, picks some flowers; Naomi moves in with Stuart and Sparrow (and Lois and Ginger) without any great upheaval.—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fiat
Word History
Etymology
Latin, let it be done, 3rd singular present subjunctive of fieri to become, be done — more at be
Share