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Definition of edict

edict

/ˈiː.dɪkt/
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Plural:edicts
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Adjective:edictal
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1

An official order, proclamation, or law issued by a person or body in authority, such as a monarch, government, or religious leader.

Example

"The emperor issued a formal edict granting religious tolerance throughout the realm."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Latin edictum ('a proclamation or ordinance'), the neuter past participle of edicere ('to proclaim or declare aloud'), formed from ex- ('out') and dicere ('to say or speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Edict. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/edict
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