Definition

Relating to or resulting from official orders or proclamations.

Example

The king issued an edictal decree that changed the laws of the land.

Conversation

Have you ever read something that felt really edictal?

Not really, what does that mean?

It refers to things related to official orders or decrees.

Oh, I see! That sounds interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Edictal is derived from "edict" (from Latin "edictum", meaning something proclaimed or announced) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "edictal" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of an edict or proclamation.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'edict' as a formal announcement, and the '-al' means it pertains to that announcement. So, 'edictal' describes something related to a proclamation.

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