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The Clue

Fiat (6 letter answer)

The Answer

DECREE

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Notes

The answer DECREE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.

Related Clues

Dictate
Edict
Law
Order
Ruling
Authoritative order
Court order
Formal order
It's the law
Judicial decision
Official decision
Official proclamation
Order in the court
Issuance of Pontius Pilate, e.g.

Definition

DECREE as a noun:

1. (decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript) = a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"

DECREE as a verb:

1. issue a decree; "The King only can decree"
2. (rule, decree) = decide with authority; "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"