diktatnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈdɪk.tæt/us/ˈdɪk.tæt/disapprovingan order that must be obeyed, or the act of giving such an order:
The coach issued a diktat that all team members must attend early-morning practice.
The occupying force ruled by diktat.
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