n. 敕令, 圣旨, 谕旨

[ noun ]
an edict of the Russian tsar
<noun.communication>

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.

2. an order or edict by someone holding absolute authority.
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