edict
noun
a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority.
edicts
-
pluralof edict.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Rising deficits, erratic trade negotiations, unpredictable tariff edicts, and a perceived attack on the Federal Reserve have all combined to push Treasury bond yields higher.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Arguably the most visible opposition to his edicts had been minor and limited - for example not enforcing regulations like the ban on shaving beards in regions controlled by Kabul group-aligned officials.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
The problem is, these kinds of edicts are impossible to follow in a practical way.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 9, 2026
Alfred Hitchcock, Carol Reed, Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick and many others made incredible films that directly contradicted the edicts of studio bosses at the behest of the government.
From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2026
Some agents, especially older ones, despised Hoover and his edicts.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
