fiat

Meanings

Noun

  • An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  • Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
  • A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  • An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

Verb

  • To make (something) happen.

Origin

  • From Latin fīat.

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