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diktat

/dɪkˈtɑːt/ · noun

Meaning

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

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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