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curfew vs edict

edict vs curfew

curfew and edict both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curfew Yes No No No
edict Yes No No No
As nouns, edict is a hypernym of curfew; that is, edict is a word with a broader meaning than curfew:
  • curfew: an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited
  • edict: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Other hypernyms of curfew include decree, fiat, order, rescript.
curfew (noun) edict (noun)
a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited a formal or authoritative proclamation
the time that the curfew signal is sounded
Difference between curfew and edict

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