Fiat Definition & Meaning

fiat
noun
  1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"

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decree noun

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

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edict noun

a formal or authoritative proclamation a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued

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order noun

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

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rescript noun

a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality a legally binding command or decision entered on

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  • "fiat 128"
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  • "fiat 600"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fiat 500"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does fiat mean?
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"
What part of speech is fiat?
Fiat is a noun.

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