edict 
/ˈi:ˌdɪkt/ noun
plural edicts /ˈi:ˌdɪkt/ noun [count] : an official order given by a person with power or by a government : decree
▪ The government issued an edict banning public demonstrations. ▪ a royal/religious edict
▪ The government issued an edict banning public demonstrations. ▪ a royal/religious edict
