dik·tat (d k-tät )n. 1. A harsh, unilaterally imposed settlement with a defeated party. 2. An authoritative or dogmatic statement or decree. [German, from Latin dict  tum, from neuter past participle of dictre, to dictate; see dictate.] |
diktat [ˈdɪktɑːt]
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) decree or settlement imposed, esp by a ruler or a victorious nation
2. a dogmatic statement
[German: dictation, from Latin dictātum, from dictāre to dictate]
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