Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗noun
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree. · Authorization, permission or (official) sanction. · A warrant of a judge for certain processes. · An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
verb
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryTo make (something) happen. · To issue a fiat.
From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).
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