Topic: LAW
| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | edictum, from the past participle of edicere 'to give out an official statement' |
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e‧dict
[countable] formal
[countable] formal1SCL an official public order made by someone in a position of power [= decree]:
The emperor issued an edict forbidding anyone to leave the city.
The emperor issued an edict forbidding anyone to leave the city.2 any order - used humorously
