1. in the manner of or by means of an edict; in accordance with an official decree or proclamation
Usage: formal; legal/administrative context

Examples

• The king edictally declared a new law that would apply to all citizens.
• The government edictally established new regulations for commerce.
• Rights were edictally granted to the population through official proclamation.
• The territory was edictally divided into administrative districts.
• The ruler edictally abolished the old system of taxation.