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fiat.

An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfaɪæt//ˈfiːæt//ˈfiːət//ˈfiːɑːt/
  1. An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

    countable · uncountable
    A royal fiat.
    A presidential fiat.
  2. Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.

    countable · uncountable
    A government fiat.
    To rule by fiat.
  3. A warrant of a judge for certain processes.

    English · countable · uncountable
  4. An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

    English · countable · uncountable
  5. (Pertaining to) fiat currency.

    attributive · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).

verb/ˈfaɪæt//ˈfiːæt//ˈfiːət//ˈfiːɑːt/
  1. To make (something) happen.

    transitive
  2. To issue a fiat.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).

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