dictum
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təm noun, plural dic·ta [-tuh] , dic·tums.
[-tuh] , dic·tums. 1.
an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
2.
a saying; maxim.
Origin:
1660–70; < Latin: something said, a saying, command, word, noun use of neuter past participle of dīcere to say, speak; cf. index
1660–70; < Latin: something said, a saying, command, word, noun use of neuter past participle of dīcere to say, speak; cf. index
Synonyms
1. edict, decree, fiat, order, declaration. 2. adage, proverb, truism, saw.
1. edict, decree, fiat, order, declaration. 2. adage, proverb, truism, saw.
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| —n , pl -tums, -ta | |
| 1. | a formal or authoritative statement or assertion; pronouncement |
| 2. | a popular saying or maxim |
| 3. | law See obiter dictum |
| [C16: from Latin, from dīcere to say] | |
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Word Origin & History
dictum
1670, from L. dictum "thing said," neut. of dictus, pp. of dicere "say" (see diction). In legal use, a judge's expression of opinion which is not the formal resolution of a case.
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Example sentences
According to Mao's well-worn dictum, guerrillas must be like fish swimming in the “water” of the general population.
The profligate spending has been encouraged by the dictum that maximizing profit is all that matters.
Metaphorically, though, the dictum goes unheeded.
The old Washington dictum of "don't do anything unless there's a crisis" has taken on the status of international law.
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