Edict and Rule

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Edict noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

Usage example: this household's edict of long standing: no television until all homework has been completed

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Rule is a synonym for edict in law topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Edict", when it comes to topics like pronouncement.

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

Usage example: read the rules that are posted before you use the pool

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Edict is a synonym for rule in decree topic. You can use "Edict" instead a noun "Rule", if it concerns topics such as standard, regulation, law.

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

special	special edict	special rule
similar	similar edict	similar rule
certain	certain edict	certain rule
strict	strict edict	strict rule
Other adjectives: imperial, official.

Missing Mom: Although there are female dragons in the crowd who responded to the call of the Dragon Lord, Ember's mother is nowhere to be seen, nor mentioned as an opposing voice to Torch's "my little girl is not strong enough to rule" edict.

Source: Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S6 E5 "Gauntlet of Fire"
Dystopian Edict: Under the rule of the Killer Queen and Globalsoft, rock music is not allowed.

Source: Theatre / We Will Rock You

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