1
as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect
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as in instruction
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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Recent Examples of edict
That’s quite the edict for taking the vaunted premium off-road brand into the electric future.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a host of edicts to see through promises of mass deportations and border security.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
One thousand innocuous edicts are better than a single unconstitutional decree.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
Trump was expected to issue a flurry of executive actions on his first day in power, including edicts aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigration at the southern border, opening up oil drilling in the Arctic, and rolling back diversity and inclusion programs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a host of edicts to see through promises of mass deportations and border security.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
One thousand innocuous edicts are better than a single unconstitutional decree.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
Trump was expected to issue a flurry of executive actions on his first day in power, including edicts aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigration at the southern border, opening up oil drilling in the Arctic, and rolling back diversity and inclusion programs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edict
Noun
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What To Know At her morning news conference, Sheinbaum said that Trump's decree only applies to the U.S. continental shelf and does not affect Mexico's sovereignty over the rest of the Gulf.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The decree also ordered him to pay child support of $2,700 per month through June 2023—when the payment would increase to $4,000 per month—and pay for each of their three kids’ $10,000 annual private school tuition.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the Fort Worth Independent School District and across Texas, conversations about literacy instruction have largely focused on the early grades.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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The instructions said the test would take 20 minutes and require a pack of lancets.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The ruling also criticized the NYPD’s later argument, that a request for the documents was burdensome.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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This ruling highlights the legal challenges posed by the integration of AI in creative fields.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, this new directive jeopardizes programs aimed at trans students, such as support for homeless students and school mental health assistance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Feb. 2025
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In turn, Israel has accused Hamas of not respecting the order in which the hostages were to be released and of orchestrating abusive public displays before large crowds when they have been handed over to the Red Cross.—
James Mackenzie, Emily Rose,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump's Sweeping Anti-Trans Executive Order Explained The president signed the sweeping order within hours of taking office, signaling that curtailing the rights of trans people is a top priority for his administration.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
11 Feb. 2025
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The refiners are given very unconventional directions to the cave.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Only a less delusional motivation, a larger conception of self-interest, can move the world in a less delusional direction.—
Winslow Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While a full repeal is unlikely, Congress could codify clearer standards for which decisions are subject to environmental reviews, establish uniform procedures, and define the extent of judicial review, including placing limits on judicial injunctions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Judge Jackson will hold a hearing on February 26 at 10:00am to consider imposing a preliminary injunction.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Her confirmation memory verse was, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endures forever.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Your direct plea to Donald Trump calling for mercy for our LGBTQ, immigrant, and otherwise marginalized people in America speaks to the greatest commandment: to love our neighbors as ourselves.—
Rachel Dobkin,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Edict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edict. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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