The Only Use of
edict
in
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- HERMIA If then true lovers have ever cross'd, It stands as an edict in destiny: Then let us teach our trial patience, Because it is a customary cross; As due to love as thoughts, and dreams, and sighs, Wishes and tears, poor fancy's followers.†
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Definition:
an order -- typically a formal proclamation or a legally binding court decree
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
As compared to "proclamation", "order", or "legal finding", "edict" is often chosen to imply that the order is unfair.
As compared to "proclamation", "order", or "legal finding", "edict" is often chosen to imply that the order is unfair.