diktat

Noun

A harsh settlement or decree imposed without consultation.
a harsh penalty or settlement imposed upon a defeated party by the victor
a dogmatic decree or command, especially issued by one who rules without popular consent

Examples

His opponent’s game-winning bingo felt like a DIKTAT, leaving no room for negotiation.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from German Diktat, from Latin dictātum (“that which has been dictated”), from the perfect passive participle of dictō (“dictate”). Doublet of dictate.

Synonyms

ukase

Scrabble Score: 11

diktat: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
diktat: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diktat: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

diktat: valid Words With Friends Word