fiat

/ˈfaɪæt/

noun

  1. 1

    An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

    “A presidential fiat.”
  2. 2

    Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.

    “A government fiat.”
  3. 3

    (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.

  4. 4

    (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

verb

  1. 1

    (used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.

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