The term fiat was first mentioned in English in the early seventeenth century in a sermon, where it was used in the context of approval or authorization. The word originates from the Latin term fiat, meaning “let it be done”, derived from the Proto-Italic verb fuio (“to become”) and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European buh, which could mean “grow” or “appear”. It is interesting to note that the automobile brand Fiat is not related to this term; it is actually an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, which translates to “Italian Automobile Factory of Turin”.
