edict

noun

ˈē-ˌdikt How to pronounce edict (audio)
Definition of edictnext
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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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

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Recent Examples of edict The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Last week, OutKick explained how Magnus undermined his own edict and vision by hiring back Stan Verrett to host a throwaway show on NFL Network. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Many believe Beijing perceived Tung as a loyalist who would obey the Communist leadership’s edicts. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The recent surge in removals came after a dramatic drop, brought on by both the pandemic, when child welfare cases decreased overall, and an edict imposed by Daniel Little, then-leader of the county’s Department of Family and Children’s Services. — Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edict
  1. decree
  2. instruction
  3. ruling
  4. directive
  5. order
  6. direction
  7. injunction
  8. commandment
Noun
  • Penalties, consent agreements and decrees have not deterred Meta from using deceptive trade practices.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Honduran National Congress approved a decree in 2024 reversing previous state actions that opened the door to mining in Carlos Escaleras Mejía National Park.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of decree
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  • The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Photo Studio, led by a professional photographer, also offers classes and instruction on how to snap the perfect wildlife and iceberg pictures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of instruction
Noun
  • The defense trial accounts of bias were connected to Weeks’ rulings, which were within his discretion and not a basis for recusal, prosecutors argued.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • And a ruling for the Justice Department from the Supreme Court could snarl the process further.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruling
Noun
  • State agencies like the Florida Highway Patrol have aggressively pursued ICE directives.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu and his military chief of staff have had a confrontation over a political directive related to Iran shortly before Israel’s close election, a local broadcaster reported Sunday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of directive
Noun
  • Members’ lagging caucus dues payments to the DCCC might also factor into these races, with House Democrats mulling a rules change to mandate that dues are paid in order to serve on top committees.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The plans were developed by the Department of Government Efficiency, a cost-cutting team initially overseen by billionaire Elon Musk, in response to a presidential order meant to rid the government of DEI programs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of order
Noun
  • Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Reversing the voltage’s polarity reversed the direction of rotation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of direction
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  • With the Tennessee court ruling for the NCAA, Storr’s hopes for an injunction now rest in a Colorado court.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Lazo did not have an attorney listed in the docket for her injunction.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of injunction
Noun
  • This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The first commandment of my Grove tent is that the chicken shall be Popeye’s (dark meat, no tenders), for all the obvious reasons.
    — Wright Thompson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of commandment

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“Edict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edict. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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