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
While many edicts are necessary to protect public safety, many more are redundant, wasteful and anti-competitive, piling on unnecessary costs and stymieing innovation.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
But that edict died with him, Vaez said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Like most of her peers, Agnes follows her country’s various repressive edicts directed toward young women.
—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
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
But that edict died with him, Vaez said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Like most of her peers, Agnes follows her country’s various repressive edicts directed toward young women.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edict
Noun
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The artists were protesting the approval of two decrees that regulate and censor artists not affiliated with state institutions, and penalize freedom of expression and independent journalism.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The visa was introduced by a Putin presidential decree in August 2024 for migrants who embrace Russia’s traditional anti-woke values.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Be sure to read all instructions and fill the form out only once.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Marks' ruling stems from a hearing about how much pain inmates experience during a nitrogen gas execution.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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With the recent high court ruling against his International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties barely in the rearview, this path may be less than appealing to the Commander in Chief.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Under Miami’s governance structure, city commissioners are supposed to issue directives through the city manager.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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According to Valarie, Anthony was taken off life support per a prior directive and died on Saturday, June 6.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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In order to add Espinal back to the roster, the Dodgers had to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During a September 2025 interview with the Taco Policy podcast, Talarico noted that his usual go-to taco order is actually a bacon and egg taco on a flour tortilla – another common combination for breakfast taco connoisseurs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Reid plays this so well, but the direction is a little over the top, with drug-trip visuals that are too distracting to follow the dense-as-ever disjointed narration.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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The suspect appeared to fire a gun indiscriminately in the direction of several people and then ran back toward the apartments, Perez said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
Noun
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That came while the NCAA and Sorsby were still waiting for a ruling from a Texas judge after the quarterback filed a lawsuit May 18 seeking a temporary injunction against the NCAA in hopes of playing this season for the Red Raiders after transferring from Cincinnati.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The suit not only seeks an injunction blocking the Paramount-WBD deal but also seeks to force the break up of Skydance Media’s merger with Paramount Global, a deal that closed in August 2025.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Paxton filed a lawsuit against Galveston ISD after the school board voted against placing the commandments in classrooms.—
Haajrah Gilani,
Houston Chronicle,
7 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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“Edict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edict. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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