dictum
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪktəm/

Definition & Meaning of "dictum"in English

Dictum
01

a formal statement issued by an authoritative source

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
dicta
Examples
The religious leader issued a dictum that shaped the community's beliefs and practices.
02

an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

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