fiat
/หfaษชรฆt/IPA: /F AY1 AE0 T/
noun
- 1
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
โA presidential fiat.โ
- 2
Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
โA government fiat.โ
- 3
(English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
- 4
(English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
verb
- 1
(used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.
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