An edict is an announcement of a law, often associated with monarchism. The Pope and various micronational leaders are the only persons who still issue edicts.
Notable Edicts
A French edict, of Finance Minister Colbert ( 17th century), was intended to improve the quality of cloth. This law declared that if a merchant's cloth was not found to be satisfactory, on three separate occasions; then, he was to be tied to a post, with the cloth attached to him.
Edict of WormsThe Edict of Worms was issued by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor on May 25, 1521 at Worms, at the end of the Diet of Worms. It contained a condemnation of Martin Luther and declared him to be an outlaw and a heretic for his opposition to the doctrines of th
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