Edikt — meaning in English

English meaning

• edict noun An official order or proclamation issued by someone in authority.
• ordinance noun A local law, passed by e.g. a city.

Senses

Edikt is used for these senses in English:

• edict A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.
• ordinance An edict or decree, authoritative order.

ordinance — full definition

1. noun A local law, passed by e.g. a city.
2. noun An edict or decree, authoritative order.
3. noun Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.
4. noun Detailed legislation that translates the broad principles of the university's charter and statutes into practical effect.

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