Definition of Edict
an order made by a person or body of authority
Examples of Edict in a sentence
The principal’s edict prohibits female students from wearing skirts and dresses that do not cover their knees.
According to the federal edict, all citizens must pay taxes to the national government.
Under the queen’s edict, all male members of the royal family must serve at least two years in the military.
The rebellious student went out of his way to disobey every edict issued by his principal.
When drivers learned Congress had passed an edict lowering the speed limit on federal highways, they were very upset.
A crowd formed outside the courthouse to protest the jury’s edict that set the killer free.
According to the edict printed on the concert ticket, no video cameras may be taken inside of the arena.
The soldiers immediately obeyed their commanding officer’s edict.
Although city officials are considering an edict that will close public parks at ten o’clock, they probably will not pass the order because of a lack of voter support.
Most states have an edict that forbids texting while driving.
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