Fiat

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

"A royal fiat.; A presidential fiat."

2.NounAuthorization, permission or (official) sanction.

"A government fiat.; To rule by fiat."

3.NounA warrant of a judge for certain processes.

4.NounAn authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

5.Noun(Pertaining to) fiat currency.

6.VerbTo make (something) happen.

7.VerbTo issue a fiat.

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