<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>In czarist Russia, an edict or order of the czar having the force of law.</li><li>Any order or proclamation by an absolute or arbitrary authority.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>fiat</li><li>decree</li><li>ruling</li><li>directive</li><li>edict</li></ul>