Definition of "fiat" in Englisch

noun

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

   • A royal fiat.
   • A presidential fiat.

2. Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.

   • A government fiat.
   • To rule by fiat.

3. (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.

4. (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

5. (attributive) (Pertaining to) fiat currency.

verb

1. (transitive, used in academic debate and role-playing games) To make (something) happen.

2. (transitive, law) To issue a fiat.

   • For quotations using this term, see Citations:fiat.