'Ukase' definitions:
Definition of 'ukase'
(from WordNet)
noun
An edict of the Russian tsar
Definition of 'Ukase'
From: GCIDE
- Ukase \U*kase"\, n. [F., fr. Russ. ukas'; pref. u- + kazate to show, to say.]
- 1. In Russia, a published proclamation or imperial order, having the force of law. [1913 Webster]
- 2. an order or edict by someone holding absolute authority. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'ukase'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- announcement,
- annunciation,
- appointment,
- brevet,
- bull,
- bulletin board,
- circular,
- communique,
- declaration,
- decree,
- decree-law,
- decreement,
- decretal,
- decretum,
- dictum,
- diktat,
- directive,
- edict,
- edictum,
- encyclical,
- enunciation,
- fiat,
- ipse dixit,
- law,
- manifesto,
- notice,
- notification,
- ordinance,
- ordonnance,
- position paper,
- proclamation,
- program,
- programma,
- pronouncement,
- pronunciamento,
- public notice,
- report,
- rescript,
- rule,
- ruling,
- senatus consult,
- senatus consultum,
- statement,
- white book,
- white paper