Use reasoning to lead to the answer of the following question:
Context: An ukase, or ukaz (/ juːˈkeɪs /; Russian: указ ( ʊˈkas), formally "imposition" ), in Imperial Russia, was a proclamation of the tsar, government, or a religious leader (patriarch) that had the force of law. "Edict" and "decree" are adequate translations using the terminology and concepts of Roman law.\n\nQuestion: imperial russian edict or decree that had the force of law?

An ukase , or ukaz ( / juːˈkeɪs / ; Russian : указ ( ʊˈkas ) , formally `` imposition '' )
The relevant information to answer the above question is: An ukase, or ukaz (/ juːˈkeɪs /; Russian: указ ( ʊˈkas), formally "imposition" ), in Imperial Russia, was a proclamation of the tsar, government, or a religious leader (patriarch) that had the force of law.

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Final answer: An ukase , or ukaz ( / juːˈkeɪs / ; Russian : указ ( ʊˈkas ) , formally `` imposition '' )