Fiat

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1. Noun

An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

2. Noun

A warrant of a judge for certain processes.

3. Noun

An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

4. Noun

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"
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