DEFINITION:
German term, meaning an order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.
SIGNIFICANCE:
German's viewed the Versailles Treaty as a diktat. They weren't allowed to negotiate with other nations about the terms proposed for the Versailles Treaty, and was furthermore forced to sign the treaty. Germany, who was one of the Great Powers, feel that they should have been treated with more respect and consideration.
German term, meaning an order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.
SIGNIFICANCE:
German's viewed the Versailles Treaty as a diktat. They weren't allowed to negotiate with other nations about the terms proposed for the Versailles Treaty, and was furthermore forced to sign the treaty. Germany, who was one of the Great Powers, feel that they should have been treated with more respect and consideration.