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    [Noun]  | "edict" | \ ˈē-ˌdikt \


    1: a proclamation having the force of law

    2: order, command


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Latin edictum, from neuter of edictus, past participle of edicere to decree, from e- + dicere to say {mat|diction|};

    [Noun]  | "edict" 


    1: an order publicly issued by an authority;


      * e.g., " ... the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect "



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    2: a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned;


      * e.g., " ... this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed "



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     [ "edict" ]

    1: Someone who is addicted to e-cigarettes

      * e.g.,  ... Even though he looks like a douche he can't put away those e-cigs. He must be an edict. 

     [ "Edict" ]

    1: An edict is an announcement of a law, often associated with monarchism. The Pope and various micronational leaders are currently the only persons who still issue edicts

      * e.g.,  ... Edict of Toleration (1839), by King Kamehameha III of Hawaii. It allowed for the establishment of the Hawaii Catholic Church. 

     [ "Edict" ]

    1: Sometimes used as an insult towards people, in a jokingly manner.

      * e.g.,  ... Oh Eric You're such an Edict 

     [ "Edicted" ]

    1: Being addicted to something electronic, usually the internet, but also commonly a video game or cell phone.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 1: "Dude your girlfriend called, she wants to know if you're going to dinner tonight." 


     [ "Edicted" ]

    2: Pronounced like Even, as opposed to Edward.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 2: "Yeah......hang on.......killing this boss(5)......" 

     [ "Swag Edict" ]

    1: Official declaration or order by an authority to commence in swag, or swag activities immediately.

      * e.g.,  ... Citizen: Hey how are you? 

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