fi|at

fi|at «FY uht, -at; FEE at», noun, verb.

–n.

1. an authoritative order or command; decree: »

to determine by the fiat of the king alone the course of national policy (William Stubbs).

2. an authoritative sanction; authorization.

–v.t.

1. to attach a fiat to; sanction.

2. to declare by a fiat.

╂[< Latin fīat let it be done < fierī, passive of facere do]