as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
the school principal issued a fiat that caps were not to be worn inside the school, and that was that
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Recent Examples of fiat
Stablecoins are a class of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by tying their worth to traditional assets, such as fiat currencies, specifically, the U.S. dollar.
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Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
However, users need to be able to convert these digital assets to fiat currency and back again.
—Kate Drew, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
And unlike sovereign bonds or fiat currencies, gold carries no counterparty risks, Melek said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 June 2025
The novel resolves as if by fiat: Alison turns in her book, watches some birds, picks some flowers; Naomi moves in with Stuart and Sparrow (and Lois and Ginger) without any great upheaval.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025
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Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
However, users need to be able to convert these digital assets to fiat currency and back again.
—Kate Drew, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
And unlike sovereign bonds or fiat currencies, gold carries no counterparty risks, Melek said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 June 2025
The novel resolves as if by fiat: Alison turns in her book, watches some birds, picks some flowers; Naomi moves in with Stuart and Sparrow (and Lois and Ginger) without any great upheaval.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiat
Noun
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On August 13, 1953, the Shah, after much lobbying, signed a decree dismissing the Prime Minister.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Failure to comply with either decree is punishable by a fine of no more than $25.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Similarly, the May edict only allowed garments to pass through the Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 July 2025
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Advertisement How the Dalai Lama says his successor will be chosen Under the 2011 edict, only the Gaden Phrodrang Trust, the office of the Dalai Lama, can identify the next reincarnation.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
2 July 2025
Noun
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But the ruling halted enough of the regulations for Planned Parenthood to begin offering procedural abortions again.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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However, that lifeline is likely temporary: A recent Supreme Court ruling that limited nationwide injunctions could affect the outcome of the Job Corps case and, in turn, the program’s operations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Noun
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That directive would shape how every department functioned.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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For them, Akil’s message was both a reminder and a directive: talent is only part of the equation—vision, ownership, and longevity matter just as much.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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“Fiat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiat. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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