edictan official order or proclamation issued by a person in authorityThe Edict of Nantes in 1598 granted French Protestants substantial rights and freedoms.NoteThe Edict of Nantes in 1598 granted French Protestants substantial rights and freedoms.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching TOEFL Academic Vocabulary grammar and vocabulary.Start learning TOEFL Academic Vocabulary now