Definition/Meaning of fiat

• English - Noun: Wikipedia fiat ( plural fiats ) An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree . 1788 , Alexander Hamilton , Federalist no . 73 The reflection that the fate of a fellow-creature depended on his sole fiat , would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution; [...] ( English law ) A warrant of a judge for certain processes . ( English law ) An authority for certain…
• English - Verb: fiat ( third-person singular simple present fiats , present participle fiating , simple past and past participle fiated ) ( jargon used in academic debate , transitive ) To make (something) happen .
• English - Etymology: From Latin fīat ( “ let it be done ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /ˈfaɪæt/ or IPA (key) : /ˈfi.æt/ Rhymes: -æt
• English - Quotations: For usage examples of this term , see the citations page .