fiat

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noun

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

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

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fiat

an order issued by legal authority, traditionally beginning with the word fiat (“let it be done”); decree
a sanction; authorization
any arbitrary order

Origin of fiat

L, 3d person; personal (grammar) singular , present tense subject, subjective , of fieri, to become, come into existence from Indo-European base an unverified form bheu- from source be

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fiat

noun

An arbitrary order or decree.
Authorization or sanction: government fiat.

Origin of fiat

Medieval Latin from Latin let it be done third person sing. present subjunctive of fierī to become, to be done ; see bheuə- in Indo-European roots.

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