Definition of FIAT

1. Noun. A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge). "A friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there"


Definition of FIAT

1. n. An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.

Definition of FIAT

1. Acronym. (derogatory slang automobiles) fix it again Tony, a derogatory slang phrase for Fiat, a backronym ¹

2. Proper noun. An automobile manufactured by the Italian firm Fiat S.p.A.. ¹

3. Noun. An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree. ¹

4. Noun. (context: English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes. ¹

5. Noun. (context: English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature. ¹

6. Verb. (context: jargon used in academic debate transitive) To make (something) happen. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of FIAT

1. an authoritative order [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of FIAT

fianchetti
fianchetto
fianchettoed
fianchettoing
fianchettos
fiancing
fianelite
fiants
fiar
fiars
fiaschi
fiasci
fiasco
fiascoes
fiascos
fiat
fiat currency
fiat money
fiat moneys
fiat monies
fiated
fiating
fiats
fiaunce
fiaunt
fiaunts
fib
fibbed
fibber
fibberies

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