fi·at 
/ˈfi:ət, ˈfaɪˌæt/ noun
plural fi·ats /ˈfi:ət, ˈfaɪˌæt/ noun formal : an official order given by someone who has power : an order that must be followed [count] ▪ a judicial fiat [noncount] ▪ He runs the company by fiat. ▪ government by fiat
