act vs edict

act and edict both are nouns.

act is a verb but edict is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
edict	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, edict is a hyponym of act; that is, edict is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:

act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
edict: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Other hyponyms of act include nullity, decree, fiat, order, rescript, legislative act, statute.

act (noun)	edict (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	a formal or authoritative proclamation
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	edict (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance

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