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Vocabulary Entry
fiat
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A formal authorization or decree.
Example Sentences
"The court issued a fiat to enforce the new regulations."
"He believes that the president's fiat will have significant repercussions."
"The senator's fiat was necessary to pass the controversial bill."
V
verb
To order or decree something with authority.
Example Sentences
"The committee decided to fiat the new policy immediately."
"The leader sought to fiat changes that would benefit the community."
"They fiat that all members must adhere to the new guidelines."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a fixed or formal decree.
Example Sentences
"The company's fiat policy remains in effect."
"His fiat decisions were often met with mixed reactions."
"They followed the fiat regulations set by the governing body."