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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024e•dict /ˈidɪkt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority:an edict from the king announcing higher taxes.
- any proclamation or command given by an authority:another edict from the supervisor demanding that the men wear jackets and ties every day.
See -dic-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024e•dict (ē′dikt),USA pronunciation n. - a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority.
- any authoritative proclamation or command.
- Latin ēdictum, noun, nominal use of neuter of ēdictus (past participle of ēdīcere to say out), equivalent. to ē- e- + dictus said; see dictum
- Middle English 1250–1300
e•dic′tal, adj. e•dic′tal•ly, adv. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dictum, pronouncement.
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