An english word meaning "A settlement or decree imposed on a defeated people or nation". Often used to indicate an oppressive or unilateral law or order, especially with regard to military occupation.
From the latin dictare meaning to dictate.
Historical Usage
Adolf Hitler declared that a diktat (ie: the Treaty of Versailles) was solely responsible for the separation of Austria from Germany at the end of World War I, and used it as justification behind Austria's re-annexation (see Anschluss) Jump to: navigation, search Adolf Hitler ▶(?) (April 20, 1889 – April 30, 1945) was Chancellor of Germany from 1933 and Führer und Reichskanzler (Leader and Chancellor) of Germany from 1934 to his death. ... Jump to: navigation, search The treaty was an International affair The Treaty of Versailles of 1919 was the peace treaty which officially ended World War I between the Allies and Germany. ... German troops march into Austria on 12 March 1938. ...
Diktat stops on the spot and releases an immediate sonic pulse from his mouth, voice occilating like the very chimes of heaven itself, like whispers from beyond the universe resonating straight at the soul.
Diktat takes a half-step back, attempting to catch around Intrigue's arm, thus turning the momentum fall into a waltz dip, eventually trying to hold the slightly smaller femme at the correct angle, turning her fall into something graceful.
Diktat smiles, slightly sympathetically, "I take it you're unnerved by what Straxus is considering you for." He offers Intrigue his arm, and if she accepts, starts to continue his stroll with her, "He plans a fl operations unit.
A win for Diktat in today's Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup at Haydock Park would give the Dubai-inspired stable a 12th Group 1 victory this term and leave the outfit only one short of their personal best of 13 at the highest level - recorded during Lammtarra's memorable 1995 season.
This weekend, it is Diktat at Haydock, and Aljabr and Fly To The Stars at Longchamp 24 hours later," he said.
While Diktat must overcome ground faster than he seems to like, and a further reduction in distance - one furlong shorter than his optimum trip - he could not have drawn better than the number 16 stall, from which he will start his glory dash today.
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