ukase

IPA: jˈukeɪz

An authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler.
(figuratively) Any absolutist order or arrogant proclamation
Alternative letter-case form of ukase [An authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler.]

Examples of "ukase" in Sentences

What was background for the ukase
The politicians made ukase of the country.
But Russia's reaction was the ukase of 1821.
The ukase is online at that source linked above.
The 1799 ukase simply affirmed this line for the RAC.
A ukase was enacted which brought this institution to an end.
It was established by Peter the Great's ukase dated 16 December 1702.
I doubt any law or ukase existed that included prostitutes explicitely.
Is this last remark an ukase from someone with editorial authority in here
The empress issued an ukase issued on April 17, 1732, ordering a new expedition.