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Fiat
/ˈfaɪæt/
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
📖 Definitions of "Fiat"
noun
- 1
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
"A presidential fiat."
- 2
Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
"A government fiat."
- 3
(English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
- 4
(English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
verb
- 1
(used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.
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