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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| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
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| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
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