fiat

• Substantiv, das eine formelle Anordnung, einen Erlass oder Befehl bezeichnet, häufig im Kontext von Regierung oder Finanzen verwendet; im Finanzwesen auch eine Währung ohne Rohstoffdeckung.

A noun referring to a formal authorization, decree, or order, often used in contexts of government or finance.

1. Official authorizationC1formal

   A formal authorization or decree issued by an authority, often without discussion.

   Erlass

   • The government issued a fiat to regulate the new industry.
   • The king's fiat was absolute and could not be challenged.
   • The company's new policy was implemented by executive fiat.

   Synonymeauthorizationcommanddecreedirectiveedictmandateorderordinanceproclamationsanction

   Antonymebandenialprohibitionrefusalveto

2. Arbitrary orderC2formal

   An arbitrary or unconditional command that must be obeyed.

   Willkürlicher Befehl

   • The manager's fiat forced all employees to work overtime.
   • The dictator ruled by fiat, ignoring public opinion.
   • The decision was made by fiat rather than through democratic process.

   Synonymecommanddecreedictumdirectiveedictmandateorderukase