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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

ukase
    n 1: an edict of the Russian tsar

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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]

Thesaurus Results for Ukase:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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