edict

One entry found for edict.

Main Entry: edict
Pronunciation: 'E-"dikt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin edictum, from neuter of edictus, past participle of edicere to decree, from e- + dicere to say -- more at DICTION
1 : a proclamation having the force of law
2 : ORDER, COMMAND <we held firm to Grandmother's edict -- M. F. K. Fisher>
- edic·tal /i-'dik-t^&l/ adjective