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- [yoo-keys, -keyz, yoo-keys, -keyz]
- /yuˈkeɪs, -ˈkeɪz, ˈyu keɪs, -keɪz/
- /juːˈk.eɪs/
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- [yoo-keys, -keyz, yoo-keys, -keyz]
- /yuˈkeɪs, -ˈkeɪz, ˈyu keɪs, -keɪz/
Definitions of ukase word
- noun ukase (in czarist Russia) an edict or order of the czar having the force of law. 1
- noun ukase any order or proclamation by an absolute or arbitrary authority. 1
- noun ukase (in imperial Russia) an edict of the tsar 0
- noun ukase in czarist Russia, an imperial order or decree, having the force of law 0
- noun ukase any official, esp. arbitrary, decree or proclamation 0
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Origin of ukase
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French < Russian ukáz, Old Russian ukazŭ, noun derivative of ukazati to show, indicate, assign, command, equivalent to u- prefix + kazati to show, order
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Parts of speech for Ukase
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ukase popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ukase usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ukase
noun ukase
- decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
- decretum — the name given to various collections of canon law, esp that made by the monk Gratian in the 12th century, which forms the first part of the Corpus Juris Canonici
- directive — serving to direct; directing: a directive board.
- edict — a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Synonyms: dictum, pronouncement.
- fiat — an authoritative decree, sanction, or order: a royal fiat. Synonyms: authorization, directive, ruling, mandate, diktat, ukase.
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