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fiat

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/ˈfaɪæt/ English

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noun

  1. An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.“A presidential fiat.”
  2. Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.“A government fiat.”
  3. (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  4. (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

verb

  1. (used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.

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