fiat

The definition of a fiat is an order or decree, or any arbitrary order.

(noun)

An example of a fiat is a legally binding decree that is issued by a king.

See fiat in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an order issued by legal authority, usually beginning with fiat (let it be done); decree
a sanction; authorization
any arbitrary order

Origin: L, 3d pers. sing., pres. subj., of fieri, to become, come into existence < IE base *bheu- > be

See fiat in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin

Origin: , from Latin, let it be done

Origin: , third person sing. present subjunctive of fierī, to become, to be done; see bheuə- in Indo-European roots

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