<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>an authoritative decree, sanction, or order<ul><li>Example: a royal fiat</li></ul></li><li>a fixed form of words containing the word fiat, by which a person in authority gives sanction or authorization</li><li>an arbitrary decree or pronouncement, especially by a person or group of persons having absolute authority to enforce it<ul><li>Example: The king ruled by fiat</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>ukase</li><li>diktat</li><li>mandate</li><li>ruling</li><li>directive</li><li>authorization</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>