fiat vs edict

fiat and edict both are nouns.

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

As nouns, fiat and edict are synonyms defined as:

fiat and edict: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Other synonyms of fiat include decree, order, rescript.

fiat (noun)	edict (noun)
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)	a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
	a formal or authoritative proclamation