edict
Example Sentences
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The latest heartache for Dutchmen was an edict making it a crime to sing the “Wilhelmus,” our national anthem.
From Literature
In Greek tragedy, the gods have the last word, but here the question becomes whether individuals’ rights should take precedence over a ruler’s edict.
Esther, the king’s wife, convinced the king to withdraw the edict and arrest Haman.
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
“There’s a sense of moral panic,” Ms. Hall says of the edict.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
