fiat

• Nom désignant un décret, un ordre ou une autorisation formelle, souvent émis par une autorité gouvernementale ou utilisé dans un contexte financier.

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.

   Autorisation officielle

   • 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.

   Synonymesauthorizationcommanddecreedirectiveedictmandateorderordinanceproclamationsanction

   Antonymesbandenialprohibitionrefusalveto

2. Arbitrary orderC2formal

   An arbitrary or unconditional command that must be obeyed.

   Ordre arbitraire

   • 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.

   Synonymescommanddecreedictumdirectiveedictmandateorderukase