Act
Act noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.
Usage example: the Americans with Disabilities Act requires public buildings to have wheelchair access
Edict is a synonym for act in law topic. In some cases you can use "Edict" instead a noun "Act", when it comes to topics like decree, legislative document.
Edict
Edict noun - A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge).
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Synonyms for Edict
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How words are described
| good | good act | good edict |
| similar | similar act | similar edict |
| certain | certain act | certain edict |
| major | major act | major edict |
| Other adjectives: occasional. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- It is ultimately revealed that God's edict for angels not to fall in love with humans is an act of kindness for this reason.
Source: Reincarnation Romance -
Timed Mission: You have eight in-game days to clear the first act by fulfilling Kyros's Edict.
Source: Video Game / Tyranny
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