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:
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(edict) an order -- typically a formal proclamation or a legally binding court decreeeditor's notes: 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.