Definitions for diktat

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diktat dik·tat

Spelling: [dik-taht]

IPA: /dɪkˈtɑt/

Diktat is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 55 anagrams from letters in diktat (adiktt).

Definitions for diktat

noun

1. a harsh, punitive settlement or decree imposed unilaterally on a defeated nation, political party, etc.
2. any decree or authoritative statement:

Origin of diktat

1930-35; German: literally, something dictated Latin dictātus, past participle of dictāre to dictate

Examples for diktat

Even in 1960 such a diktat might have been, well, “understandable” in a Southern city such as Washington then was.