diktat

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /dɪkˈtɑːt/

Noun

diktat noun

A harsh penalty or settlement imposed upon a defeated party by the victor
A dogmatic decree, especially issued by one who rules without popular consent

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Synonyms

imposition manipulation command dictate decree manoeuvring taxation dictation dictates doom just deserts punishment exaction battering guillotine beating

Associated

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Rhymes

chucked it bucked it conduct it construct it deconstruct it deduct it ducked it duct it flicked it instruct it

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