as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
a democratic government has to be something wanted by that nation's citizens and not something created by a foreign power's diktat
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Recent Examples of diktat
Superman’s meh international returns can also be understood as reflective of the worldwide audience tiring of Hollywood’s cultural diktats.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Traditional social codes can sometimes prove as strict as any government diktat.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Even as his company’s success grew, Lauder would listen and question more than issue diktats.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
Perhaps just as importantly, here’s hoping America’s most wealthiest and most powerful people and institutions stop caving to Trump’s diktats.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Traditional social codes can sometimes prove as strict as any government diktat.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Even as his company’s success grew, Lauder would listen and question more than issue diktats.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
Perhaps just as importantly, here’s hoping America’s most wealthiest and most powerful people and institutions stop caving to Trump’s diktats.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diktat
Noun
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Earlier this week, Maduro signed constitutional decrees to ready the country’s security powers to defend itself in case of an attack.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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That decree includes a revision to international maritime transport rules, in which China could potentially charge special fees on vessels when calling at Chinese ports or prohibit or restrict these vessels’ port access in China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The edict also created mass confusion and even panic among current H-1B holders and employers, thanks to conflicting statements from the White House.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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While many Venezuelans have been released from ICE custody in the past week, their future unclear after the Supreme Court ruling.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gruden was the beneficiary of a key ruling in his case against the league in August as the Nevada Supreme Court determined that his case could proceed in court instead of arbitration.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its four main science directives, for decades, have brought to us a superior understanding of Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics than ever before.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rules of engagement are directives governing how and when force can be used by the military.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Helping clients 'divorce emotions from investment decisions' Parsons Capital Management is committed to treating its clients equally, as well, regardless of their financial standing, according to John Mullen.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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After the decision, the LACSD stopped enforcing its own proper cause requirement for applications, per its website.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Diktat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diktat. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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