fi·at
[fee-aht, -at; fahy-uht, -at]
~ noun
DEFINITION: 1) An authoritative decree, sanction, or order. 2) A fixed form of words containing the word fiat, by which a person in authority gives sanction, or authorization. 3) An arbitrary decree or pronouncement, especially by a person or group of persons having absolute authority to enforce it.
SENTENCE: The dictator ruled the county by fiat.
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