Crossword Genius

Harsh penalty imposed upon defeated party (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

diktat

(Other definitions for diktat that I've seen before include "Harsh order issued by authority" , "Undemocratic decree" , "Strict order" , "Categorical decree" , "Forceful order that must be obeyed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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