Definitions for edict

edict e·dict

Spelling: [ee-dikt]
IPA: /ˈi dɪkt/

Edict is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 66 anagrams from letters in edict (cdeit).

Definitions for edict

noun

  1. a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Synonyms: dictum, pronouncement.
  2. any authoritative proclamation or command.

Origin of edict

1250-1300; Middle English Latin ēdictum, noun use of neuter of ēdictus (past participle of ēdīcere to say out), equivalent to ē- e-1 + dictus said; see

Examples for edict

The edict says “any persons that can express any legal impediment can denounce” the nuptials.

For many Walmart employees, working through the holiday season is both an economic necessity and an edict from management.

The edict for their extermination, was published in the year 1492.

Obama has issued this edict: The government of, by, and for the people is in charge here, not big business.

"Such an edict was passed because Athens is not a republic," replied Philæmon.

This is an occasion that demands an exception from our edict.

Democrats kept their word; everyone accepted the edict to vow fealty to Specter as their nominee.

This edict was executed with great rigor, and many were burned at the stake.

The edict of the inquisitors reveals how much we have to fear.

If this was not granted, to refuse their subscription to the edict.

Word Value for edict
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Words with friends

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