Definitions

1. noun

an official order or decree issued by a government or other authority, especially one that is considered arbitrary or unreasonable

“The company’s success was due in part to a fiat from the government to invest in local businesses.”

2. noun

a decree or edict issued by the Pope

“The Pope issued a fiat that all Catholics must attend mass on Sundays.”

3. noun

a decree or order issued by a sovereign or monarch

“The king issued a fiat that all taxes must be paid in gold.”

4. noun

the decree of a sovereign power, especially one that is considered absolute and arbitrary

“The fiat of the king was absolute and could not be challenged.”

5. verb

to make or issue an official decree or order

“The government fiat a new law to protect the environment.”

6. verb

to declare or decree something to be true or valid

“The Pope fiat that all Catholics must follow the new doctrine.”

7. noun

a car brand, especially the Italian automobile manufacturer

“I bought a new Fiat car last week.”