An Edict of the Russian Tsar is a formal proclamation issued by the Tsar, or Emperor, of Russia. The term 'UKASE' (5 letters) is derived from the Russian word meaning 'DECREE' or 'ORDER'. The Edict of Nantes (6 letters) was issued in 1598 by King Henry IV of France and granted religious freedom to French Protestants. A DECREE (6 letters) is a formal ORDER issued by a governmental authority. An Edict of the Russian Tsar is a type of DECREE that was issued by the Tsar of Russia.