Definition
diktat
noun
- an order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent or democratic process
Usage: often used in political or historical contexts; frequently carries a negative connotation
Examples
- The new policy was imposed as a diktat from the central government, with no input from local communities.
- The treaty was seen by many as a diktat forced upon the defeated nation.
- The manager's decision felt like a diktat rather than a collaborative choice.
- Citizens protested against the diktat that banned public gatherings.
- The company issued a diktat requiring all employees to work from the office five days a week.
- Historical diktats often led to resentment and resistance among the population.