noun
diktat
Diktat (noun) means an order handed down by someone in power, without the agreement of the people it affects.
noun
1
An order handed down by someone in power, without the agreement of the people it affects.
"It should be noted that Saddam's power was held up by fear and diktat."
— Vitaly Naumkin, Radical Islam in Central Asia: Between Pen and Rifle (2005)
"He added that “the issues are still the same” and that Russian President Putin “still wishes to impose his diktat on Ukraine.”"
— , It's 1 a.m. on Thursday in Kyiv. Here's what you need to know (2022)
"Trump—according not to the paranoid fears of his opponents, but his own professed desires—would have the government’s law enforcement institutions act as political weapons, aimed by his diktat."
— Julian Sanchez, Brand Loyalty (2018)
2
A harsh punishment or settlement forced on the losing side by the winner.
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Diktat, from Latin dictātum (“that which has been dictated”), from the perfect passive participle of dictō (“dictate”). Doublet of dictate. Originally used with reference to Germany's penalties as dictated by the Treaty of Versailles.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of diktat?
"diktat" (noun) means an order handed down by someone in power, without the agreement of the people it affects.
What is another word for diktat?
Other words for "diktat" include ukase.
What are the different meanings of diktat?
"diktat" has 2 main meanings: 1. An order handed down by someone in power, without the agreement of the people it affects; 2. A harsh punishment or settlement forced on the losing side by the winner.
