edict
Example Sentences
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Alfred Hitchcock, Carol Reed, Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick and many others made incredible films that directly contradicted the edicts of studio bosses at the behest of the government.
From Salon
“This edict, combined with the current delay fiasco, has built a ‘wall’ for employers and employees who are already in the process of stamping.”
From Salon
Taliban officials then described the face veil edict as "advice".
From BBC
He made a big wager on natural gas when prices were in the gutter, and he has funded Comstock’s exploration at a time when its rivals are sticking with Wall Street’s strict capital edicts.
Wearing suits and green ties, the players were following the edict of their coach to act classy and be thankful and polite.
From Los Angeles Times
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