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
Like most of her peers, Agnes follows her country’s various repressive edicts directed toward young women.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
His edict contravenes the language of the Constitution, the high court’s own rulings, legislation passed by Congress, and the consistent practice of previous Presidents.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Also, an edict was issued directing people to use the bathroom of their gender assigned at birth, Brinkmeyer said.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
His edict contravenes the language of the Constitution, the high court’s own rulings, legislation passed by Congress, and the consistent practice of previous Presidents.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Also, an edict was issued directing people to use the bathroom of their gender assigned at birth, Brinkmeyer said.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edict
Noun
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At the time of his death, the 53-year-old president was enmeshed in a constitutional crisis over his tenure, and his ruling by decree following his dismissal of the Parliament.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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France’s highest administrative court will make a ruling based on their conclusions, which will be enacted by government decree.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The court is considering an appeal of a lower-court judge’s ruling that the amendment is invalid because lawmakers violated procedural requirements.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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That ruling comes after a federal appeals court sided with Kalshi over New Jersey last month, boosting the fledgling industry’s hopes that the Supreme Court takes up the issue — and discourages Congress from passing any bill that might protect states’ lane.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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This directive was introduced to assist the European film industry, which has had trouble competing with Hollywood films.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Under directives from President Hosni Mubarak, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) withdrew routing data, and disabled key network infrastructure within two hours.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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An additional move will need to be made in order to get Snell on the roster on Saturday.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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State officials have asked federal courts to set aside that order in light of its ruling in the Louisiana redistricting case.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The global war concluded inconclusively, with territory changing hands in many directions.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Adjust the plan, and let that flexibility keep everything working without losing your own direction or sense of independence in the process.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Noun
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In an apparent effort to dutifully execute his wishes, DOJ filed a motion demanding that District Judge Richard Leon dissolve his injunction halting the ballroom project.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Under a court injunction issued last year, Alabama's existing map is required to remain in place until after the 2030 Census.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Copying them carefully, Mary Kay took his catchphrases as commandments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Edict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edict. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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