edicts

noun

Definition of edictsnext
plural of edict
1
as in decrees
an order publicly issued by an authority the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect

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2
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed

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  1. instructions
  2. directives
  3. decisions
Noun
  • When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Local schools and youth organizations received an email near the start of the school year with instructions.
    Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • To City Hall, Parker brought will, plans and many directives.
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Normally, legislative bodies pass bills and local ordinances, including directives on how to spend tax money.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of directives
Noun
  • Each community's leader joined the church's board of directors to make decisions jointly.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Leicester won their appeal against the charge but the threat still lingers, as does the recrimination over that relegation, which has added to the fan discontent over some club decisions such as ticket prices and season ticket procedures.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of decisions
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