[f. prec.] trans. To attach a ‘fiat’ to; to sanction.
1831. Fraser’s Mag., IV. Sept., 246/1. The government accede to this award, and their adjudication is all but fiated when they go out of office.
1863. Le Fanu, House by Churchyard (ed. 2), I. 7. My uncle, therefore, fiated the sexton’s presentment, and the work commenced forthwith.
1871. Times, 25 Feb. Mr. Justice Fitzgerald to-day fiated a presentment for 500l. to the family of M’Mahon.
