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Legal Definitions - fiat
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Definition of fiat
Definition: An order or decree, especially one that is arbitrary or comes from a court.
Examples:
- The king issued a fiat that all citizens must pay a new tax.
- The judge issued a fiat that the trial would begin on a certain date.
These examples show how a person in power can issue a fiat, which is a command that must be followed. It can come from a king or a judge, and it can be about anything from taxes to court dates.
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Simple Definition
Term: Fiat
Definition: Fiat means an order or decree, usually made by someone in authority. It can be an arbitrary decision or a court decree, such as scheduling a hearing. The word comes from Latin and means "let it be done".
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