noun
ukase
Ukase (noun) means an authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler.
noun
1
An authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler.
2
Any absolutist order or arrogant proclamation
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian ука́з (ukáz, “edict, decree”).
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What is the meaning of ukase?
"ukase" (noun) means an authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler.
What are the different meanings of ukase?
"ukase" has 2 main meanings: 1. An authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler; 2. Any absolutist order or arrogant proclamation.