Definition of FIAT

fiat

Plural: fiats

Noun

  • A formal authorization or authoritative command.
  • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
  • An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  • Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
  • A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  • An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
  • (Pertaining to) fiat currency.

Verb

  • To make (something) happen.

Examples

  • A government fiat.
  • A presidential fiat.
  • A royal fiat.
  • The Scrabble tournament director issued a FIAT that all challenges must be made within 30 seconds.
  • To rule by fiat.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).

Synonyms

decree, edict, order, rescript

Scrabble Score: 7

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

Words With Friends Score: 7

fiat: valid Words With Friends Word