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1. (n.) fiat
an authoritative decree, sanction, or order:
a royal fiat.
2. fiat
an arbitrary decree or pronouncement, esp. by a person or group of persons having absolute authority to enforce it:
to rule by fiat.
Etymology: (1625–35; < L: let it be done)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
"a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"
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1. (noun) Fiat
an authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree
2. (noun) Fiat
a warrant of a judge for certain processes
3. (noun) Fiat
an authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature
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