UKASE


Meaning of UKASE in English

[ ju:'keɪz ]

■ noun

1》 (in tsarist Russia) a decree which had the force of law.

2》 an arbitrary or peremptory command.

Origin

from Russ. ukaz 'ordinance, edict', from ukazatʻ 'show, decree'.

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