Synonyms of edicts

edicts

noun

plural of edict

1

as in decrees

an order publicly issued by an authority

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decrees
• rulings
• directives
• decisions
• proclamations
• resolutions
• ukases
• rescripts
• diktats
• announcements
• bulls
• declarations
• fiats
• verdicts
• opinions
• judgements
• pronouncements
• determinations
• diagnoses
• conclusions
• judgments
• dictums
• manifestos
• manifestoes
• dicta
• deliverances
• calls
• canons
• encyclicals

2

as in instructions

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

• instructions
• directives
• orders
• directions
• injunctions
• commandments
• decrees
• commands
• words
• imperatives
• dictates
• requirements
• behests
• charges
• demands
• mandates
• laws
• rules
• dos
• regulations
• do's
• precepts
• ordinances
• statutes
• prescriptions
• prescripts
• countermands
• counter-orders
• counterorders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeals
• petitions
• recommendations
• pleas
• proposals
• entreaties
• urgings
• suggestions