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dik⋅tat

  [dik-taht]
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–noun
1. a harsh, punitive settlement or decree imposed unilaterally on a defeated nation, political party, etc.
2. any decree or authoritative statement: The Board of Education issued a diktat that all employees must report an hour earlier.
Origin:
1930–35; < G: lit., something dictated < L dictātus, ptp. of dictāre to dictate
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dik·tat   (dĭk-tät')   
n.  

  1. A harsh, unilaterally imposed settlement with a defeated party.

  2. An authoritative or dogmatic statement or decree.


[German, from Latin dictātum, from neuter past participle of dictāre, to dictate; see dictate.]
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