Fiat ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fiat ( noun )

1. An authoritative or arbitrary order; a decree.
2. A formal authorization or proposition; a bill or law passed by a legislative body.

Origin:

From latin fīat, third person singular present active subjunctive of fīō ("i am made, i becom.e")

Examples:

1. The king issued a fiat banning all forms of protest.
2. The fiat of the dictator was met with widespread resistance.
3. The fiat was passed without any discussion or debate.
4. The fiat was issued in the interest of national security.
5. The fiat was met with widespread opposition from civil society groups.

(As a verb)

Fiat ( verb )

1. An authoritative or arbitrary order; a decree.
2. A formal authorization or proposition; a bill or law passed by a legislative body.

Origin:

From latin fīat, third person singular present active subjunctive of fīō ("i am made, i becom.e")

Examples:

1. The king issued a fiat banning all forms of protest.
2. The fiat of the dictator was met with widespread resistance.
3. The fiat was passed without any discussion or debate.
4. The fiat was issued in the interest of national security.
5. The fiat was met with widespread opposition from civil society groups.