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diktat

/dɪkˈtɑːt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A decree or order given by a higher authority, especially one that is unreasonable or unwelcome.

    - "The government issued a diktat that all citizens must wear masks in public."
    - "The company's CEO issued a diktat that all employees must work from home."

Variants
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diktat , diktats
Etymology
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From the German word 'Dikat' meaning decree or edict.


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  1. The term 'diktat' comes from the German word 'Dikat', which means decree or edict.

  2. The term 'diktat' has been used historically to refer to decrees or orders issued by a ruling authority, often in a military or political context.

  3. The term 'diktat' has been used in literature and art to depict the harshness and unreasonableness of such decrees.


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  1. decree: A formal and authoritative order or instruction.

  2. edict: A formal and authoritative order or decree issued by a sovereign or government.


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The term 'diktat' has been used historically to refer to decrees or orders issued by a ruling authority, often in a military or political context. It has been used in literature and art to depict the harshness and unreasonableness of such decrees.

How to Memorize "diktat"

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    - Imagine a stern, authoritative figure issuing a command or decree. Visualize the word 'diktat' written in bold, capitalized letters.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Diktat starts with a D, Decree or Demand'


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