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ukase Tweet Definition of ukase Like Definition of ukase on Facebook
noun 
  1. an authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially from the tsarist Russian government
  • 1805: An Ukase, it appears, has been issued by the Emperor Alexander, to facilitate the introduction of calimancoes and other Norwich goods into his Empire. " The Times, 6 May 1805, p.3 col. C
  • 1965: I knew a stunned plunge of disappointment and a bitter anger. What right had he to issue such an arbitrary ? " John Fowles, The Magus
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    ulan Tweet Definition of ulan Like Definition of ulan on Facebook
    noun 
    1. Horse cavalry that formed part of the Polish, German, Austrian, and Russian armies.
         
    Universal Postal Union Tweet Definition of Universal Postal Union Like Definition of Universal Postal Union on Facebook
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