noun Download 🔗Share An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree. Examples : "A presidential fiat." government politics law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Authorization, permission or (official) sanction. Examples : "A government fiat." government politics law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes. Examples : "The judge issued a fiat for the student to be expelled from school. " law government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature. Examples : "The student's appeal for a retake was granted with a fiat from the headmaster. " law government politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen. Examples : "During the mock trial, the judge can fiat a piece of evidence into the record, even if there's a technical objection, to move the case forward. " game action communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading