noun
Uncommon
edict
EE-dihkt
Edict (noun) means an official order or proclamation issued by someone in authority. Example: “The king issued an edict banning the sale of salt without a license.”
noun
1
An official order or proclamation issued by someone in authority.
"The king issued an edict banning the sale of salt without a license."
"The new edict from head office required all staff to badge in by nine."
How to use edict
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal, official order handed down from someone with power.
Common pairings
issue an edict
royal edict
by edict
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Word forms
- Plural
- edicts
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Etymology
From Latin edictum, "a thing proclaimed," from edicere ("to declare publicly") — via Old French edit.
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What does “edict” mean?
The word “edict” means an official order or proclamation issued by someone in authority. In plain terms, a formal, official order handed down from someone with power.
How do you pronounce “edict”?
“Edict” is pronounced EE-dihkt (/ˈiː.dɪkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “edict” in a sentence?
Here is “edict” used in a sentence: “The king issued an edict banning the sale of salt without a license.”
What part of speech is “edict”?
“Edict” is a noun.
Where does the word “edict” come from?
The word “edict” comes from Latin. From Latin edictum, "a thing proclaimed," from edicere ("to declare publicly") — via Old French edit.
Is “edict” a common word?
“Edict” is an uncommon word in modern English.
