Ukases — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /yü-ˈkās/

Meaning & Definition of Ukases

Ukases (noun)

  1. a proclamation by a Russian emperor or government having the force of law
  2. edict

Ukases (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "she brazenly ignored the company's ukase about entering by the back door"

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

Related Entry: Ukase (noun)

Ukase is a different word from Ukases. The synonyms below are for ukase, not for ukases.

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "she brazenly ignored the company's ukase about entering by the back door"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ukases

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ukases:

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

Related Words for Ukases

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

Origin & Etymology of Ukases

French & Russian; French, from Russian ukaz, from ukazat' to show, order; akin to Old Church Slavic u- away, Latin au-, Sanskrit ava- and to Old Church Slavic kazati to show

First known use: 1729

Frequently Asked Questions about Ukases

What does "Ukases" mean?

"Ukases" means a proclamation by a Russian emperor or government having the force of law. As a noun, it is defined as: a proclamation by a Russian emperor or government having the force of law.

What is another word for "Ukases"?

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

What are different ways to say "Ukases"?

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

How do you use "Ukases" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ukases" in a sentence: "she brazenly ignored the company's ukase about entering by the back door".

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

"Ukases" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Ukases"?

"Ukases" is pronounced /yü-ˈkās/.

What is the origin of the word "Ukases"?

"Ukases" comes from French & Russian; French, from Russian ukaz, from ukazat' to show, order; akin to Old Church Slavic u- away, Latin au-, Sanskrit ava- and to Old Church Slavic kazati to show. First known use: 1729.

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

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