5 letter words ending in ICT

Edict

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A formal proclamation or command issued by an authority, often a ruler or government.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈiːdɪkt/, UK: /ˈɛdɪkt/

Origin and Usage: The word "edict" comes from the Latin word "edictum" meaning "a declaration, ordinance, or command." It was originally used in ancient Rome to refer to an official order or decree issued by a magistrate. Today, it is commonly used to describe a formal proclamation or command issued by an authority, such as a government or ruler.

Synonyms: Decree, order, command, proclamation, mandate, directive, fiat.

Related Words: Dicta, dicer, diced, dicey, dicot.

Example Sentences:

• The king issued an edict forbidding anyone from leaving the city.
• The governments edict was met with widespread protests and demonstrations.
• The emperors edict was seen as a major turning point in the history of the empire.
• The edict was enforced with strict penalties for anyone who disobeyed it.
• The edict was seen as a necessary measure to maintain order and stability in the kingdom.

Evict

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions:

• To expel (someone) from a property; to force someone to leave a place or property.
• To remove (something) from a place; to dislodge or eject something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪˈvɪkt/
• UK: /ɪˈvɪkt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "evict" originated from the Latin word "evictus" meaning "overcome, conquered". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century. The term is commonly used in the legal system to refer to the process of removing a person from a property or land. It is also used in a broader sense to refer to the act of forcing someone to leave a place or situation.

5. Synonyms:

• Expel
• Eject
• Remove
• Throw out
• Banish

6. Related Words:

• Event
• Elvis
• Evade
• Every
• Evoke

7. Example Sentences:

1. The landlord has decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent on time.
2. The police were called to evict the protesters from the building.
3. The storm has caused the river to rise and evict the rocks from their original positions.