Definition of 'edict'
noun
2.
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Derived forms
edictal (eˈdictal) adjective
edictally (eˈdictally)
adverb
Word origin of 'edict'
C15: from Latin ēdictum, from ēdīcere to declareWebster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
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Word origin of 'edict'
L edictum, neut. pp. of edicere, to proclaim < e-, out + dicere, to speak: see dictionExample sentences containing 'edict'
The edict was issued to cleaners across the capital.
Times, Sunday Times (2012) Times, Sunday Times (2014)For the most part, that edict was ignored.
Times, Sunday Times (2010) Times, Sunday Times (2013)Neither Labour nor the Conservatives have issued any such edict.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)Trends of 'edict'
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Translations for 'edict'
British English: edict NOUN
An edict is a command or instruction given by someone in authority.He issued an edict that none of his writings be destroyed.
An edict is a command or instruction given by someone in authority.He issued an edict that none of his writings be destroyed.
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