edict in a sentence

Meaning: 1) an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority, often a ruler or government, having the force of law and typically dealing with a specific matter or issue 2) a decree or pronouncement made with authoritative command, often regarding a particular action or behavior 3) a formal announcement or directive issued by a religious authority, such as a pope or council, concerning matters of doctrine or discipline 4) any authoritative command or proclamation issued by someone in a position of power or influence Similar words: announcement, command, decree, dictum, directive, mandate, order, proclamation, pronouncement, regulation,

We obeyed the teacher's edict and finished our homework before recess.
The CEO's edict to cut costs resulted in layoffs and restructuring.
He challenged the government's edict and filed a lawsuit against it.
The doctor's edict was to take the medication twice a day.
We meticulously scrutinized the edict from the regulatory agency, ensuring full compliance with its stringent guidelines in our experimental protocols.
The store's edict stated that all items must be returned within 30 days.
Despite the company's edict, some employees continued to work remotely.
The emperor's edict granted amnesty to political prisoners.
The restaurant's edict requested patrons to make reservations in advance.
The company's edict mandated a dress code for all employees.
The bishop's edict condemned the heretical teachings of the new sect.
You disobeyed the parent's edict and stayed out past curfew.
The school principal's edict banned chewing gum on campus.
We respected the elder's edict and listened attentively.
The mayor's edict declared a curfew for the entire city.
He embraced the company's edict and implemented new policies to improve efficiency.
She challenged the boss's edict and asked for clarification.
The edict from the homeowners' association banning certain exterior decorations caused uproar among residents who cherished their freedom of expression.
He followed the doctor's edict and took his medicine regularly.
Despite the governor's edict, some businesses remained open during the lockdown.
The manager's edict instructed employees to complete the training program.
They embraced the community leader's edict and volunteered to help.
They ignored the government's edict and continued to protest.
The teacher posted an edict about the upcoming exam schedule.
The king issued an edict for everyone to wear masks in public.
The community's edict encouraged residents to participate in neighborhood clean-up efforts.
I complied with the professor's edict and revised my research paper accordingly.
She questioned the mayor's edict and voiced her concerns at the town hall meeting.
The landlord's edict prohibited tenants from having pets in the apartment complex.
She meticulously analyzed the edict issued by the government, dissecting its legal intricacies and potential ramifications.
The school's edict mandated that all students wear uniforms.
It followed the owner's edict and stayed off the furniture.
The president's edict announced a national holiday.
The CEO's edict to restructure the company's operations sent shockwaves through the workforce, triggering uncertainty and anxiety among employees.
My mom's edict was clear: clean your room before dinner.
She adhered to the chef's edict and used fresh ingredients in her cooking.
It disobeyed the parent's edict and snuck out of the house.
The university's edict regarding plagiarism was strictly enforced.
They adhered to the teacher's edict and completed their assignments on time.
She disregarded the doctor's edict and sought a second opinion.
The traffic cop's edict was to always wear a seatbelt while driving.
The monarch's edict had profound implications for the kingdom's future.
The librarian's edict reminded patrons to keep quiet in the library.
The government's edict to implement austerity measures resulted in widespread protests and social unrest as citizens voiced their dissatisfaction with the new policies.
He questioned the manager's edict and proposed an alternative solution.
We followed the coach's edict and trained rigorously for the upcoming competition.
He vehemently opposed the edict proposed by the mayor, mobilizing grassroots support to challenge its constitutionality and protect civil liberties.
They convened an emergency meeting to discuss the CEO's controversial edict, deliberating on its alignment with the company's long-term objectives.
Despite the edict from the health department, there was widespread non-compliance with mask-wearing protocols in public spaces.
They defied the manager's edict and continued to work at their own pace.