1. of, relating to, or issued by an edict; having the force or nature of an official proclamation or decree
Usage: formal; legal/historical context

Examples

• The edictal powers of the Roman magistrate allowed him to issue binding proclamations.
• The king's edictal authority was challenged by the parliament.
• Edictal law in ancient Rome formed the basis of much legal tradition.
• The governor issued an edictal order regarding public health measures.
• Edictal pronouncements from the emperor were binding throughout the empire.