n.
Pronunciation: ' ē - ˌ dikt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin edictum, from neuter of edictus, past participle of edicere to decree, from e- + dicere to say ― more at DICTION
Date: 14th century
1 : a proclamation having the force of law
2 : ORDER , COMMAND <we held firm to Grandmother's edict ― M. F. K. Fisher>
– edic · tal \ i- ' dik-t ə l \ adjective