
Edict
Authority Figure
Edict usually comes from someone with power, like a king, president, or organization leader.

The CEO's edict changed the company's work policy.
Historical Context
Edicts are common in historical texts, especially in descriptions of ancient or medieval rule.

The edict inscribed on the ancient tablet decreed a month of festivities.
Formal Language
The language of an edict is usually formal and ceremonial, reflecting its official nature.

The royal edict was read aloud to the assembly.
Compare with
CommandDecreeDirectiveFiatMandateOrderProclamationPronounceRegulationRule
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