Ukase
Pronunciation : U*kase"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., fr. Russ. ukas'; pref. u- + kazate to show, to say.]
Definition : Defn: In Russia, a published proclamation or imperial order, having the force of law.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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