Definition of Dictum
Dictum
dic·tum
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a formal pronouncement or statement of some opinion, principle, or proposition made by an authoritative source;
e.g. Some people parent by dictum, laying down absolute rules for their children to follow.
(noun)
a short statement or observation of some general principle or truth that is regarded as authoritative;
e.g. He always has some wise dictum to share with me.
(noun)
in legal usage, a judge's statement of their opinion on some point that is not precisely the issue involved in or determining the case;
e.g. The judge offered her dictum to make sure that everyone was adequately informed.
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