1
as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed
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Recent Examples of edict
Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.
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Elise Blanchard, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Bondi, appearing with Trump at a triumphant White House news conference, was asked whether the Justice Department would enforce the edict in states where it had not been struck down.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
But the Chiefs instituted a second edict that came to light at training camp, which wrapped up at Missouri Western on Wednesday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
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Elise Blanchard, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Bondi, appearing with Trump at a triumphant White House news conference, was asked whether the Justice Department would enforce the edict in states where it had not been struck down.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
But the Chiefs instituted a second edict that came to light at training camp, which wrapped up at Missouri Western on Wednesday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edict
Noun
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On October 7th, a federal judge agreed that ICE had violated the terms of the decree.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rajoelina released a decree attempting to dissolve the country's lower house of parliament in an apparent bid to avert impeachment, the AP reported, noting that lawmakers ignored the move.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Max was in the tender while Christian and Tessa worked the connecting lines according to Nathan’s careful instructions.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some blankets can be used on a couch or bed, but many require a hard, flat surface—always follow your model’s instructions.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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Friday’s ruling is a fresh blow to this scheme, which was widely regarded as an effort to increase pressure on Democrats to make concessions.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In another letter, Paoletta told the Department of Transportation to ignore a Government Accountability Office ruling that found that the OMB had illegally impounded money for electric car development.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Andrew became a prince automatically at birth, as the son of the then reigning monarch, and that status can only be changed if King Charles issues a directive known as a Letters Patent.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Last week, the Administration also came under fire for a directive that expanded the definition of domestic terrorism indicators to include a wide range of political beliefs, including ideological markers such as anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism and anti-Christianity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to adapt to the dark, and use a red light if needed in order to avoid ruining your night vision.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Judge Mark Pittman, in a sharply ironic four-page order on Thursday, encouraged the companies to relocate their headquarters to Fort Worth, given their preference for the antitrust lawsuit to be heard there.—
Dan Mangan,Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gathering Communist Party elites will review China’s upcoming five-year plan, an economic blueprint whose direction is strictly dictated by top leadership in the authoritarian state.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Schwalb discussed Blanchard’s emails in a supplemental brief filing for a preliminary injunction and a temporary stay on National Guard deployment until the court makes a final ruling.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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The complaint seeks an injunction to prevent OHSAA from enforcing its prohibition against Brown, as well as damages, attorneys’ fees and other remedies.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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By then, the preeminent fashion genius of the third quarter of the 20th century and the designer so often credited with inventing the modern woman’s wardrobe had handed prêt-à-porter over to his assistants, who clung as if by commandment to the house dogma of bourgeois Parisian elegance.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Edict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edict. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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