fiat

fiat is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree. His fiat laid the corner stone. Willis.

[2] A warrant of a judge for certain processes.

[3] An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor`s signature. Fiat money, irredeemable paper currency, not resting on a specie basis, but deriving its purchasing power from the declaratory fiat of the government issuing it.

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