Dutch

Alternative forms

• oekase
• ukase (obsolete)

Noun

oekaze m, f ‎(plural oekazen or oekazes, diminutive oekazetje n)

1. An ukase, absolutist edict decreed by a Russian czar or (later) emperor.
2. (figuratively) Any absolute order and/or arrogant proclamation

   De oekazen van de tyrannieke kapitein worden ongenadig afgedwongen met geselingen

   The tyrannical captain's ukases are mercilessly enforced by whippings