Word of the Day for Monday, August 31, 2009
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diktat \dik-TAHT\, noun:
diktat \dik-TAHT\, noun:
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1. A harsh settlement unilaterally imposed on a defeated party.
1. A harsh settlement unilaterally imposed on a defeated party.
2. An authoritative decree or order.
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The B.O. and his Politburo would like nothing better than to rule via diktat!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Diktat comes from German, from Latin dictatum, neuter past participle of dictare, "to dictate." It is related to dictator.
Diktat comes from German, from Latin dictatum, neuter past participle of dictare, "to dictate." It is related to dictator.
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