edicts

noun

Definition of edictsnext
plural of edict
1
as in decrees
an order publicly issued by an authority the school board's edict put a new student dress code into effect

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2
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed

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  1. instructions
  2. directives
  3. decisions
Noun
  • These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • Related Stories Those chapters cover public perception, sustainability, directives and regulations, digitization as well as education and research.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
  • As part of the European Green Deal, a series of directives were passed by the EU to force businesses to address climate change and report carbon emissions.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of directives
Noun
  • These tools help teams to make quick decisions and even execute a rollback plan at scale if needed.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine a world where product decisions are no longer based on assumptions or guesswork.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decisions
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