Diktats

/dɪkˈtɑts/ noun

Definition

Plural of diktat: multiple orders, decrees, or directives issued with absolute authority, typically without consultation.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of 'diktat', following English pluralization rules by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

When people talk about 'diktats' in modern politics, they're referencing that same tension between authority and consent—it's a word that carries over a century of grudge!

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