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Noun, origin: Latin. Informally, a writ, decree or pronouncement by someone or some entity to another, to a group or to people generally - to a) do something, or b) abide by some rule or c) refrain from doing something, taboo/forbidden or d) formally require/ not require something. It is implied generally for strong or strict adherence; but may also sarcastically imply issuer pomposity when used in an informal setting.
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