Harsh settlement for child upset by inferior goods (6)

I believe the answer is:

diktat

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(Other definitions for diktat that I've seen before include "Strict order" , "Declaration allowing no opposition" , "arbitrary order" , "Harsh order or decree" , "Categorical statement" .)

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