Édicté

Édicté is a French verb derived from the Latin word "edictum," meaning decree or ordinance. In modern French, édicté is most commonly used to mean "enacted," "issued," or "promulgated," particularly in the context of laws, regulations, decrees, or official pronouncements. It signifies that a formal decision or rule has been officially declared and made public.

The past participle form, édicté, is frequently encountered in legal and administrative documents. For instance, one might read about a law "édicté par le Parlement" (enacted by Parliament) or a decree "édicté par le gouvernement" (issued by the government). The verb implies a formal process of creation and official communication of a rule or directive. It carries a sense of authority and finality, indicating that the measure in question is now in force and binding. The concept of an "édit" itself, which was historically a formal proclamation from a sovereign, directly relates to the modern usage of édicté, emphasizing the official and authoritative nature of what is being declared.