Synonyms:
* Decree: A formal order or decision made by a person in authority.
* Proclamation: A public announcement, especially one that is formal and official.
* Mandate: An official order or commission to do something.
* Command: An order given by someone in authority.
* Regulation: A rule or law that controls how something is done.
* Law: A rule that is enforced by the government.
Related terms:
* Edict-like: Similar to an edict in style or content.
* Edict-making: The act of issuing edicts.
* Edict-based: Based on or derived from an edict.
Verb forms:
* Edit: To make changes to something, especially to improve it. This is a separate word with a different meaning.
Ultimately, the best word to use depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.