fiat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  2. Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
  3. A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  4. An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
  5. (Pertaining to) fiat currency.
verb
  1. To make (something) happen.
  2. To issue a fiat.
noun
  1. An automobile manufactured by the Italian firm Fiat S.p.A.
name
  1. Initialism of fix it again Tony.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Fiat.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪæt/ /ˈfiːæt/ /ˈfiːət/ /ˈfiːɑːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fiat.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fiat2.wav

Word forms

fiat fiats fiating fiated

Etymology

From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).

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