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edict

[ee-dikt] / ˈi dɪkt /


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The Wall Street Journal later reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that the US giant was preparing to backtrack on its acquisition after the Chinese edict.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Taliban officials then described the face veil edict as "advice".

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

As for his latest edict allowing worshipers to forgo Mass, Rojas said it will remain in effect until further notice or until the circumstances “necessitating this decree are sufficiently resolved.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

They cowered before him as he shouted out a new edict.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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