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dik·tat

diktat

 
pronunciation:
dIk tat
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a burdensome, punishing settlement imposed on a defeated party by the victors.
definition 2: a command or decree, esp. one imposed by an authority but without agreement of the people.
synonyms:
command, decree, order
similar words:
dictate