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- [ee-dikt]
- /ˈi dɪkt/
- /ˈiː.dɪkt/
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- [ee-dikt]
- /ˈi dɪkt/
Definitions of edict word
- noun edict a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Synonyms: dictum, pronouncement. 1
- noun edict any authoritative proclamation or command. 1
- noun edict An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. 1
- noun edict official decree, order 1
- countable noun edict An edict is a command or instruction given by someone in authority. 0
- noun edict a decree, order, or ordinance issued by a sovereign, state, or any other holder of authority 0
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Origin of edict
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin ēdictum, noun use of neuter of ēdictus (past participle of ēdīcere to say out), equivalent to ē- e-1 + dictus said; see dictum
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Parts of speech for Edict
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
edict popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
edict usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for edict
noun edict
- statute — Law. an enactment made by a legislature and expressed in a formal document. the document in which such an enactment is expressed.
- decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
- directive — serving to direct; directing: a directive board.
- commandment — The Ten Commandments are the ten rules of behaviour which, according to the Old Testament of the Bible, people should obey.
- proclamation — something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.
Antonyms for edict
noun edict
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
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