fiat
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- To issue a fiat.
noun
- An automobile manufactured by the Italian firm Fiat S.p.A.
name
- Initialism of fix it again Tony.
noun
- Alternative form of Fiat.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).
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