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Edicts like “my house, my rules,” which squelch discussion or dissent, practically invite lies in return.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022

The *s of Dens may make such addition- al Edicts for their control and government as they shall deem requisite and necessary.

From Ku Klux Klan Its Origin, Growth and Disbandment by Lester, J. C.

The Rock Edicts also deal with the sanctity of animal life.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

Provided, no Edict shall be made to conflict with any of the provi- sions or Edicts of this Prescript.

From Ku Klux Klan Its Origin, Growth and Disbandment by Lester, J. C.

The *s of Dens may make such additional Edicts for their control and government as they shall deem requisite and necessary.

From Ku Klux Klan Its Origin, Growth and Disbandment by Lester, J. C.