Synonyms of edict

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edict

noun

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1

as in decree

an order publicly issued by an authority

the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decree
• directive
• ruling
• proclamation
• decision
• rescript
• ukase
• diktat
• announcement
• fiat
• declaration
• resolution
• bull
• pronouncement
• verdict
• opinion
• dictum
• manifesto
• determination
• judgment
• diagnosis
• conclusion
• deliverance
• judgement
• encyclical
• call
• canon

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instruction
• directive
• decree
• injunction
• do
• order
• commandment
• direction
• command
• dictate
• word
• imperative
• requirement
• behest
• mandate
• charge
• rule
• law
• demand
• ordinance
• precept
• regulation
• prescription
• statute
• countermand
• prescript
• counterorder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• petition
• appeal
• proposal
• plea
• entreaty
• recommendation
• suggestion
• urging

• petition
• appeal
• proposal
• plea
• entreaty
• recommendation
• suggestion
• urging

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