Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
government-edict
noun
/ˈɡʌvərmənt ˈiːdɪkt/
Definition
A formal order or proclamation issued by a government authority.
Examples
- The government issued an edict mandating the use of masks in public places.
- Under the new edict, all businesses were required to close by 10 PM.
- The royal edict was interpreted as a sign of changing times in the kingdom.
Meaning
An edict typically directs a specific action, policy, or law that must be followed within the jurisdiction of the issuing government.
Synonyms
- decree
- command
- proclamation
- directive
- order
