Royal decree (5)
'royal decree' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for edict that I've seen before include "Legally-binding order" , "Cited an official proclamation" , "Proclamation, law" , "Official order" , "Formal order" .)
'royal decree' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for fiat that I've seen before include "mandate" , "Decree; Italian car make" , "Decree or official permission" , "car from Italy" , "Official sanction" .)