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Fiat vs Frat - What's the difference?

fiat | frat |

As a phrase fiat

is (derogatory|slang|automobiles) fix it again tony, a derogatory slang phrase for fiat, a backronym.

As a noun frat is

shortened form for fraternity, college organization (often used as a noun modifier).

fiat

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  • * 1788 , Alexander Hamilton,
  • The reflection that the fate of a fellow-creature depended on his sole fiat , would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution; [...]
  • (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  • (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
  • Derived terms

    * fiat money * fiat currency

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (jargon used in academic debate) To make (something) happen.
  • References

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    frat

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Shortened form for fraternity, college organization. (Often used as a noun modifier.)
  • "See you at the frat house."
    "All the frats will be there."

    Derived terms

    * frat boy * frat brother * frat house * fratter

    Anagrams

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