Edict — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈē-ˌdikt/

Meaning & Definition of Edict

Edict (noun)

  1. a proclamation having the force of law
  2. order, command

Edict (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect"

    similar: bull, decree, diktat, directive, fiat, rescript, ruling, ukase
    related: call, conclusion, decision, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment, opinion, resolution, verdict, announcement, declaration, dictum, manifesto, proclamation, pronouncement, canon, encyclical

  2. a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

    "this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed"

    similar: behest, charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, do, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word
    related: demand, requirement, mandate, countermand, counterorder, law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule, ordinance, regulation, statute
    near: appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging, proposal, recommendation, suggestion

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Edict

The most common words with a similar meaning to Edict:

bull, decree, diktat, directive, fiat, rescript, ruling, ukase, behest, charge, command, commandment, dictate, direction, do, imperative, injunction, instruction, order, word

Related Words for Edict

call, conclusion, decision, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment, opinion, resolution, verdict, announcement, declaration, dictum, manifesto, proclamation, pronouncement, canon, encyclical, demand, requirement, mandate, countermand, counterorder, law, precept, prescript, prescription, rule, ordinance, regulation

Near Antonyms of Edict

appeal, entreaty, petition, plea, urging, proposal, recommendation, suggestion

Word Forms of Edict

Derived words: edictal (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Edict

Middle English, from Latin edictum, from neuter of edictus, past participle of edicere to decree, from e- + dicere to say diction

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Edict

What does "Edict" mean?

"Edict" means a proclamation having the force of law. As a noun, it is defined as: a proclamation having the force of law. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Edict"?

Other words for "Edict" include bull, decree, diktat, directive, fiat, rescript, ruling and ukase. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Edict" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Edict"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Edict". Common alternatives include bull, decree, diktat, directive, fiat, rescript, ruling, ukase, behest and charge.

How do you use "Edict" in a sentence?

Examples of "Edict" in a sentence: "the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect"; "this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed".

Is "Edict" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Edict" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Edict"?

"Edict" is pronounced /ˈē-ˌdikt/.

What is the origin of the word "Edict"?

"Edict" comes from Middle English, from Latin edictum, from neuter of edictus, past participle of edicere to decree, from e- + dicere to say diction. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Edict" meaning "an order publicly issued by an authority"?

When "Edict" (noun) means an order publicly issued by an authority, synonyms include bull, decree, diktat, directive, fiat and rescript.