ukases
/ˈjuːkeɪsiːz/
NOUN
1. Authoritative official proclamations
Official orders or authoritative proclamations, especially those historically issued by a Russian tsar or emperor.
1.1. Formal decrees issued by a ruler or authority
Official and authoritative orders, laws, or proclamations issued by a monarch, government, or governing institution.
Synonyms
- decrees
- edicts
- proclamations
- rescripts
- fiats
- directives
- mandates
- ordinances
- rulings
Antonyms
- vetoes
- denials
- rejections
Examples
- The monarch issued a series of royal ukases to reform the legal system.
- The emperor's succession led to a flurry of new ukases to consolidate power.
- The council met regularly to discuss and implement necessary ukases for the welfare of the citizens.
Related Words
- laws
- statutes
- regulations
- commandments
- enactments
- orders
1.2. Arbitrary or authoritarian commands
Unilateral orders or declarations imposed with absolute authority, often without consultation or regard for opposition.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- indecision
- lawlessness
Examples
- The ruler imposed a series of ukases without consulting the citizens.
- The administration's arbitrary ukases left little room for public debate.
Related Words
- dictates
- commands
- behests
- demands
- imperatives