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ukase
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Ukase \U*kase"\, n. [F., fr. Russ. ukas'; pref. u- + kazate to
show, to say.]
1. In Russia, a published proclamation or imperial order,
having the force of law.
[1913 Webster]
2. an order or edict by someone holding absolute authority.
[PJC]
