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
• bulls
• fiats
• announcements
• declarations
• verdicts
• opinions
• pronouncements
• determinations
• diagnoses
• judgments
• conclusions
• dicta
• manifestos
• 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
• decrees
• commandments
• dos
• words
• commands
• imperatives
• dictates
• requirements
• behests
• charges
• laws
• demands
• mandates
• rules
• regulations
• precepts
• ordinances
• statutes
• prescriptions
• prescripts
• countermands
• counterorders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of edicts

Those who oppose the Mexican Mafia, or fail to follow the edicts of the gang’s leaders, are often targeted for beatings or even death. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 July 2026

Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

The age of the Germanic male genius delivering edicts from on high has run its course. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026

My worry is edicts from Hartford. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

While many edicts are necessary to protect public safety, many more are redundant, wasteful and anti-competitive, piling on unnecessary costs and stymieing innovation. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 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

Covid-19 bred doubt about government edicts and skepticism about science, provoking an existential battle for truth. — Richard Edelman, Time, 18 Jan. 2026