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edictal

Meanings

  • A formal decree or instruction issued by a government or a person with authority.

    - "The king issued an edict that all citizens must wear a mask in public places to prevent the spread of the virus."
    - "The city council passed an edict that prohibits the use of plastic bags in supermarkets and grocery stores to reduce plastic waste."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with edictal
edict , effect , connect , inspect , collect , protect. , edict , direct , dictate , relate , create , fate.
Homophones
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  1. Edictal (la) : Relating to an edict or decree.

  2. Edictal (en) : A type of medical imaging that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce detailed images of internal structures.

Variants
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edict , edictal , edicts
Etymology
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The word 'edictal' comes from the Latin word 'edictum', which means 'a decree or an official instruction'. The suffix '-al' in 'edictal' is used to indicate something that relates to or concerns the subject.

Trivia
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  1. Edictal is derived from the Latin word 'edictum', which means 'a decree or an official instruction'.

  2. The term 'edictal' is most commonly used in the context of law and government. It refers to a formal decree or instruction issued by a government or a person with authority. Such decrees or instructions may concern a wide range of matters, including criminal law, civil law, administrative law, and constitutional law.

  3. Some famous examples of edictal decrees or instructions include the Magna Carta (1215), the Emancipation Proclamation (1863), and the Civil Rights Act (1964).

How to Memorize "edictal"

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    - To memorize 'edictal', visualize a decree or an official instruction being issued in a formal setting, such as a courtroom or a government office.

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    - A helpful mnemonic to remember the definition of 'edictal' is: 'Edictal' is a formal decree or instruction issued by a government or a person with authority. It is important to remember that 'edictal' has a specific meaning in law and government, and should not be confused with other words or concepts that may have similar or related meanings.

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