EDICTS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

edicts

noun

plural of edict

as in decrees

an order publicly issued by an authority the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect

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a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed

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Recent Examples of edicts The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Many believe Beijing perceived Tung as a loyalist who would obey the Communist leadership’s edicts. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The president’s orders and edicts have no basis in reality, are nonsensical and are making our nation significantly less safe. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Those who oppose the Mexican Mafia, or fail to follow the edicts of the gang’s leaders, are often targeted for beatings or even death. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 July 2026 Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 The age of the Germanic male genius delivering edicts from on high has run its course. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 My worry is edicts from Hartford. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Both decrees need to be backed by the majority of Spain's 350-seat Parliament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Since taking over, the Taliban have issued dozens of decrees that prohibit women from higher education, most forms of employment and political and even public participation.

— Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of decrees

Noun

Because eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application procedures vary by state, be sure to follow the instructions provided by local election officials.

— TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Prosecutor Mark Luckett said the duo were directed by a third person believed to be in Iran who coordinated plans and provided instructions on making a homemade chlorine bomb.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of instructions

Noun

Of late, the court seems to be making an effort to offer some limited explanations of its emergency docket rulings, but lower court judges, both liberal and conservative, complain that isn't enough to provide them with adequate guidance.

— Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
In the wake of those rulings, Hoskins ordered the state’s local election authorities to use the 2025 map, pointing to the federal ruling in favor of the map.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of rulings

Noun

Individual campuses in the CSU and UC can create their own policies in addition to systemwide directives.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
In a statement, ICE downplayed the significance of the memo, which said the new guidance was intended to replace and amend prior directives issued earlier this year, last year and in 2018.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of directives

Noun

Lisa walks in with everyone’s orders and walks out with three giant bags of fast-food goodness.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
If all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in November; shipping starts at $15 for two devices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of orders

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Accessibility The higgledy-piggledy nature of the building, with any number of steps going in multiple different directions, does not initially scream accessibility, but there are three accessible rooms and lifts accessing every level.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Openings between each section welcome visitors from all directions.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of directions

Noun

Their options include deploying lawyers to federal and state court to seek injunctions and using local law enforcement to make arrests under state law.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
The case is likely headed to the Supreme Court, which has previously allowed deportations to continue by lifting temporary injunctions.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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