edict
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An official order or command issued by someone in authority.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
decree
order
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The king issued an _____ banning hunting in the royal forest."
Answer: edict
In your own words, what does "edict" mean?
An official order or command issued by someone in authority.
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