What is "fiat" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 02-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
☞ share facebook ☞ share twitter

What does fiat mean in English? Meaning of fiat definition and abbreviation with examples.

EnglishEnglish
pronunciation pronunciation

What is "fiat" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "fiat": a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Noun

  • Meaning: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
  • Example: a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
  • Synonyms: decree edict fiat order rescript
  • Hyponyms: ban bull consent decree curfew decree nisi imperial decree judicial separation legal separation papal bull programma prohibition proscription stay
  • Hypernyms: act enactment
  • Synonyms:

    edict, decree, dictum, permission, ordinance, endorsement, precept, command, sanction, mandate, dictate, warrant, authorization, ukase,

    Antonyms:

    denial, veto, disapproval, request, opposition, question,

    English

    Related Dictionary

    Read more

    English speaking countries and territories

    All Dictionary for you

    English DictionaryEnglish

    fiat in English: fiat
    🔝