Definition of 'edict'
noun
2.
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adjective
edictally (eˈdictally)
adverb
Word origin of 'edict'
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Word origin of 'edict'
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The edict was issued to cleaners across the capital. Times, Sunday Times (2012)It issues edicts, micro and macro. Times, Sunday Times (2014)For the most part, that edict was ignored. Times, Sunday Times (2010)For corrupt officials, that would be a tricky edict to ignore under any circumstances. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Neither Labour nor the Conservatives have issued any such edict. Times, Sunday Times (2009)
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Used Occasionally. edict is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary
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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.
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