"Ukase" is a word in ENGLISH

ukase ENGLISH
Definition:

In Russia, a published proclamation or imperial order,
having the force of law.

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Little Tommy's kindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station. There they saw pictures tacked to a big bulletin board. The label clearly read, "The 10 Most Wanted."One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person."Yes," said the policeman, "the detectives want him very badly."So Little Tommy asked, while tugging on the man's belt, "Um, mister, why didn't you keep them when you took their pictures?"

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archierey ENGLISH

The higher order of clergy in Russia, including metropolitans, archbishops, and bishops.

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arendator ENGLISH

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autocrat ENGLISH

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autocratrix ENGLISH

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catholicos ENGLISH

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caviar ENGLISH

The roes of the sturgeon, prepared and salted; -- used as a relish, esp. in Russia.

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cossack ENGLISH

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czar ENGLISH

A king; a chief; the title of the emperor of Russia.

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czarina ENGLISH

The title of the empress of Russia.

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czarowitz ENGLISH

The title of the eldest son of the czar of Russia.

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desman ENGLISH

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drosky ENGLISH

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emperor ENGLISH

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eparchy ENGLISH

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gypsy ENGLISH

One of a vagabond race, whose tribes, coming originally from India, entered Europe in 14th or 15th centry, and are …

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hetman ENGLISH

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