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noun
A dogmatic decree or command, especially issued by one who rules without popular consent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: ukase
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A harsh penalty or settlement imposed upon a defeated party by the victor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from German Diktat, from Latin dictātum (“that which has been dictated”), from the perfect passive participle of dictō (“dictate”). Doublet of dictate. Originally used with reference to Germany's penalties as dictated by the Treaty of Versailles.
Across languages
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