ukase

• Nom masculin désignant un édit ou une proclamation émanant du tsar ou du gouvernement russe, ayant force de loi.

A noun referring to a decree or proclamation issued by a Russian tsar or government, having the force of law.

1. Tsarist decreeC2formal

   An official proclamation or edict issued by a Russian tsar or emperor, having the force of law.

   oukase (décret tsariste)

   • The tsar issued a ukase abolishing serfdom in certain regions.
   • Under the new ukase, all nobles were required to register their lands.
   • The ukase was read aloud in the town square to the assembled citizens.

   Synonymesdecreeedictfiatmandateordinanceproclamationrescript

2. Arbitrary commandC2formal

   Any absolute or arbitrary order or decree, often implying it is issued without consultation or discussion.

   Ordre arbitraire

   • The manager's decision felt like a ukase, with no input from the team.
   • The new policy was treated as a ukase from the director, leaving no room for debate.
   • He issued a ukase that all reports must be submitted by noon.

   Synonymesdecreedictumedictfiatmandateorderproclamation