Fiats — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfē-ət/ fi·at

Meaning & Definition of Fiats

Fiats (noun)

  1. an authoritative or arbitrary order, decree
  2. an authoritative determination, dictate
  3. a command or act of will that creates something without or as if without further effort

Fiats (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "the school principal issued a fiat that caps were not to be worn inside the school, and that was that"

    similar: bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, rescripts, rulings, ukases
    related: calls, conclusions, decisions, deliverances, determinations, diagnoses, judgments, opinions, resolutions, verdicts, announcements, declarations, dicta, manifestos, proclamations, pronouncements, canons, encyclicals

Related Entry: Fiat (noun)

Fiat is a different word from Fiats. The synonyms below are for fiat, not for fiats.

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "the school principal issued a fiat that caps were not to be worn inside the school, and that was that"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fiats

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fiats:

bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, rescripts, rulings, ukases

Related Words for Fiats

calls, conclusions, decisions, deliverances, determinations, diagnoses, judgments, opinions, resolutions, verdicts, announcements, declarations, dicta, manifestos, proclamations, pronouncements, canons, encyclicals

Origin & Etymology of Fiats

Latin, let it be done, 3rd singular present subjunctive of fieri to become, be done be

First known use: circa 1631

Frequently Asked Questions about Fiats

What does "Fiats" mean?

"Fiats" means an authoritative or arbitrary order, decree. As a noun, it is defined as: an authoritative or arbitrary order, decree.

What is another word for "Fiats"?

Other words for "Fiats" include bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, rescripts, rulings and ukases. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fiats" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fiats"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fiats". Common alternatives include bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, rescripts, rulings and ukases.

How do you use "Fiats" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fiats" in a sentence: "the school principal issued a fiat that caps were not to be worn inside the school, and that was that".

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

"Fiats" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Fiats"?

"Fiats" is pronounced /ˈfē-ət/ and divided into syllables as fi·at.

What is the origin of the word "Fiats"?

"Fiats" comes from Latin, let it be done, 3rd singular present subjunctive of fieri to become, be done be. First known use: circa 1631.

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

When "Fiats" (noun) means an order publicly issued by an authority, synonyms include bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts and rescripts.