Fiat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfaɪæt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fiat is a noun meaning An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
Meaning
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
More Meanings
- Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
- (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
- (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
- (attributive) (Pertaining to) fiat currency.
- (transitive, used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.
- (transitive, law) To issue a fiat.
Example Sentences
A royal fiat.
To rule by fiat.
A government fiat.
A presidential fiat.
Word Forms
- fiats
- fiating
- fiated
Synonyms for fiat
Depending on context, synonyms include order, edict, decree, rescript.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include edict, decree, rescript, order, mandate, authorization.
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