edict

[US]/'iːdɪkt/
[UK]/'idɪkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. decree; proclamation; official order

Phrases & Collocations

imperial edict

issued an edict

Example Sentences

The king issued an edict forbidding the use of magic.

The new edict imposed strict regulations on the sale of alcohol.

The emperor's edict required all citizens to pay taxes on time.

The edict from the government mandated the wearing of masks in public places.

The edict was met with resistance from the local population.

The edict of the company CEO set new guidelines for employee behavior.

The edict of the school principal emphasized the importance of punctuality.

The edict of the judge determined the fate of the accused criminal.

The edict of the council declared the area a protected wildlife sanctuary.

The edict of the mayor banned the use of plastic bags in the city.

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