Edict
ˈiːdɪkt
Definitions
A decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law.
ˈiːdɪkt
A formal or authoritative proclamation.
The king's edict outlawed all forms of gambling.
💡 Simply: Imagine the principal at school making a *really* important announcement. An edict is like that, but from a king, government, or boss. It's a rule everyone *has* to follow. For instance, the new company edict said no more working on weekends!
👶 For kids: An edict is a super important rule that someone in charge tells everyone to follow.
More Examples
The new company edict stated that all employees must attend the mandatory training session.
The mayor issued an edict requiring all citizens to conserve water during the drought.
How It's Used
"The emperor issued an edict forbidding the practice of slavery."
"The Edict of Nantes granted religious freedom to Huguenots."
Idioms & expressions
by edict
By order or decree.
"The practice was forbidden by edict."
From Latin *edictum* ('proclamation, decree'), derived from *edicere* ('to proclaim').
Historically, edicts were frequently used by monarchs and emperors to announce laws, policies, and decrees.
Memory tip
Think of an 'edict' as a 'direct' order from someone in charge.