📜fiat

noun
/ˈfiːæt/

Meaning

an official order or decree; authoritative command

Example Sentences

The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.

Synonyms

decree, order, command, edict

Antonyms

request, suggestion

Collocations

issued by fiat, royal fiat, government fiat

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