edict

/ˈidɪkt/
noun
  1. An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority, such as a ruler or government.
    • According to the emperor's edict, the festival would be held every year in the capital.
    • The company's new edict banned the use of personal phones during work hours.
    • The king issued an edict requiring all citizens to pay a new tax.
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