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ukase
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u·kase  (y-ks, -kz, yks, -kz)
n.
1. An authoritative order or decree; an edict.
2. A proclamation of a czar having the force of law in imperial Russia.

[French, from Russian ukaz, decree, from Old Church Slavonic ukaz, a showing, proof : u-, at, to + kazati, to point out, show.]

ukase [juːˈkeɪz]
n
1. (Historical Terms) (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in imperial Russia) an edict of the tsar
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a rare word for edict
[from Russian ukaz, from ukazat to command]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ukase - an edict of the Russian tsarukase - an edict of the Russian tsar        
imperial decree - a decree issued by a sovereign ruler


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