Ukase

Pronunciation: /juːˈkeɪs/

Definitions of ukase

noun a proclamation or decree issued by a Russian emperor or government

Example Sentences

A1 The king issued an ukase that banned hunting in the royal forest.

A2 The ukase from the government mandated all citizens to wear masks in public places.

B1 The company's CEO issued an ukase requiring all employees to attend a mandatory training session.

B2 The ukase issued by the president imposed strict regulations on the use of natural resources.

C1 The ukase issued by the Supreme Court had far-reaching implications for the legal system.

C2 The ukase issued by the dictator was met with widespread resistance from the people.

Examples of ukase in a Sentence

formal The king issued an ukase decreeing new tax laws.

informal The government's ukase caused a lot of confusion among the citizens.

slang I can't believe the boss's ukase about working weekends!

figurative Her ukase to always stay positive has been a guiding principle in my life.

Grammatical Forms of ukase

• past tense: ukased
• plural: ukases
• comparative: more ukase
• superlative: most ukase
• present tense: ukase
• future tense: will ukase
• perfect tense: have ukased
• continuous tense: is ukasing
• singular: ukase
• positive degree: ukase
• infinitive: to ukase
• gerund: ukasing
• participle: ukasing

Origin and Evolution of ukase

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'ukase' originated from the Russian language, derived from the Old Church Slavonic word 'ukaz' meaning 'edict' or 'decree'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Russia to refer to an official decree or edict issued by the tsar or other authorities, the term 'ukase' later came to be used more broadly to refer to any authoritative order or proclamation.