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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WordMeaning
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
fiascoa complete failure
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
gerontocracyrule by elders
agapewide open : gaping
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
ordainto invest (see invest