fiat

• Substantivo que designa uma autorização, ordem ou decreto formal, frequentemente usado em contexto governamental; em finanças, refere-se à moeda fiduciária, sem lastro em metal precioso.

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.

   Decreto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosauthorizationcommanddecreedirectiveedictmandateorderordinanceproclamationsanction

   Antônimosbandenialprohibitionrefusalveto

2. Arbitrary orderC2formal

   An arbitrary or unconditional command that must be obeyed.

   Ordem arbitrária

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscommanddecreedictumdirectiveedictmandateorderukase