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Definition of Dictum
1. Noun. An authoritative declaration.
Exact synonyms: Pronouncement, Say-so
Generic synonyms: Declaration
Specialized synonyms: Directive
Derivative terms: Pronounce
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
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]