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Synonyms & Similar Words
decree
order
command
directive
instruction
mandate
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proclamation
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judgment
decision
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ordinance
law
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Meaning of Fiat
a formal or official order or command
Definitions
- A formal authorization or proposal
- * An arbitrary or authoritative decision or ruling
- * A decree or order issued by a authority or sovereign power
Etymology of Fiat
The word "fiat" has its roots in Latin, where "fiat" is the third person singular of the verb "facere," which means "to do" or "to make"
Historically, the term "fiat" has been used in various contexts, including law, government, and philosophy, to denote an authoritative or arbitrary decision
Example Uses
- The king issued a fiat to raise taxes across the kingdom
- * The committee made a fiat decision to approve the proposal without further discussion
- * The court's fiat was final and binding, and the case was closed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
refusal
denial
rejection
veto
disapproval
disagreement
opposition
protest
resistance
defiance
disobedience
noncompliance
disregard
neglect
omission
repudiation
renunciation
abandonment
cancellation
revocation
repeal