dictum
IPA: dˈɪktʌm
noun
- An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
- A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.
- The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.
- An arbitrament or award.
Advertisement
Examples of "dictum" in Sentences
- The dictum is often taken into account.
- I'm just following the dictum to be bold.
- After all, the dictum is to explain one's votes.
- Interesting point about the dictum not to discuss.
- Also the obiter dictum is often taken in to account.
- I also agree that the Feynman dictum should be put back in.
- I don't mean the dictum about the frog who lived in California.
- There is a characteristic philosophy of government in this dictum.
- In 1266 it was annulled for the last time by the Dictum of Kenilworth.
- If the hostile neighbors succeed, it is impossible to follow the dictum.
Advertisement
Advertisement