1
as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect
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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed
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Recent Examples of edict
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Then, the starting quarterback and play caller can begin building an offense that will have a simple edict this fall.
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Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
While that edict seems antiquated with the realities of the House settlement, the settlement doesn’t nullify or supersede appellate precedent.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
The edict that journalists be accompanied at all times while on Pentagon grounds was introduced in March after a judge struck down an earlier set of restrictions.
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Scott Nover,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Then, the starting quarterback and play caller can begin building an offense that will have a simple edict this fall.
—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
While that edict seems antiquated with the realities of the House settlement, the settlement doesn’t nullify or supersede appellate precedent.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
The edict that journalists be accompanied at all times while on Pentagon grounds was introduced in March after a judge struck down an earlier set of restrictions.
—
Scott Nover,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edict
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Rodriguez said during the press conference that her government issued an emergency decree to activate civil protection and emergency protocols within hours of the tremors.
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Vatican decree targeted bishops and faithful In a decree, the Vatican excommunicated the four new bishops and the two existing SSPX bishops who participated in the ceremony.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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In a 6-3 ruling split along ideological lines, the Supreme Court determined that federal caps on coordinated spending between candidates and political parties violate constitutional free speech protections.
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The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
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The army chief said that in addition to the Daily Monitor, his closure directive also targeted local broadcaster NTV, also part of Nation Media Group.
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The Secret Service said earlier this evening that all attendees who evacuated the venue due to orders to shelter from approaching severe storms would have to go through security screenings again.
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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The measure applied to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, but Thursday’s injunction blocked Philadelphia from enforcing it against federal officers.
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The court has scheduled a hearing next Wednesday to discuss the city’s petition for an injunction and a case management conference.
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Treat them as starting points, not commandments.
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Paxton filed a lawsuit against Galveston ISD after the school board voted against placing the commandments in classrooms.
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“Edict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edict. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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