GRE Word List

EDICT

a proclamation having the force of law

The meaning of the word edict is a proclamation having the force of law.

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humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
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saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
reprisea musical repetition:
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
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compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
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