fiat

• Sustantivo que denota una orden, decreto o autorización formal, especialmente emitida por una autoridad o gobierno; también puede referirse a un mandato arbitrario o a la moneda fiduciaria en contextos financieros.

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.

   Autorización oficial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosauthorizationcommanddecreedirectiveedictmandateorderordinanceproclamationsanction

   Antónimosbandenialprohibitionrefusalveto

2. Arbitrary orderC2formal

   An arbitrary or unconditional command that must be obeyed.

   orden arbitraria

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscommanddecreedictumdirectiveedictmandateorderukase