Edict (noun)

1. A formal or authoritative proclamation, especially one issued by a ruler or government.
2. A command or order issued by an authority.

Origin:

The word edict comes from the latin word edictum, which means a law or a command issued by an authority.

Examples:

1. The king issued an edict banning all forms of dissent.
2. The edict was posted throughout the kingdom, announcing the new taxes.
3. The governor issued an edict declaring a state of emergency.
4. The edict was met with resistance by the citizens.
5. The emperor issued an edict mandating all citizens to attend the games.