Definition of Dictum

1. Noun. An authoritative declaration.

Exact synonyms: Pronouncement, Say-so
Generic synonyms: Declaration
Specialized synonyms: Directive
Derivative terms: Pronounce

2. Noun. An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding.
Exact synonyms: Obiter Dictum
Generic synonyms: Judgement, Judgment, Legal Opinion, Opinion
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Definition of Dictum

1. n. An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; an apothegm.

Definition of Dictum

1. an authoritative statement [n -TA or -TUMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dictum

dictiest
dicting
diction
diction
dictional
dictionally
dictionalrian
dictionaries
dictionary
dictionary
dictionary definition
dictionary entry
dictions
dictostylium
dicts
dictum (current term)
dictums
dicty
dictyocaulus
dictyocaulus infections
dictyogen
dictyoma
Dictyophera
Dictyoptera
dictyopteran
dictyopterous insect
dictyosome
dictyosome
dictyosomes
dictyostele

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