diktat
pronunciation
How to pronounce diktat in British English:
UK [ˈdɪktæt]
How to pronounce diktat in American English:
US [dɪkˈtæt]
Word Origin
- diktat (n.)
- 1933, from German Diktat "dictate."
Example
- 1. Many chinese scholars say that giving birth is a basic right and should not be subjected to official diktat .
- 2. The sale and servicing of japanese vehicles is a major business , and putin 's diktat has unleashed a wave of protests .
- 3. Marine le pen , the party 's media-friendly leader , last week accused mr sarkozy of selling france out to a " german diktat " .
- 4. However , this lending would have to be enforced by government diktat because the self - interest of the banks would lead them to focus on preserving and rebuilding their own equity .
- 5. This diktat was signed by jean-claude trichet , president of the european central bank , and his italian successor , mario draghi , who takes over on november 1st .