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- DictionaryDic·tum/ˈdiktəm/
noun
- 1. a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source: "the First Amendment dictum that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech”"
A dictum is a formal pronouncement, a rule, or a statement that expresses a truth universally acknowledged. Dictum dates from the 16th Century. It descended from a Latin word that means "something said." In contemporary use, it means more like "something that is officially said."
2 days ago · dictum. Etymology [ edit] From Latin dictum (“proverb, maxim”), from dictus (“having been said”), perfect passive participle of dico (“I say”). Compare Spanish dicho (“saying”). Doublet of dict . Pronunciation [ edit]
Dictum definition, an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion. See more.
Definition of dictum noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. dictum. noun. /ˈdɪktəm/ (plural dicta. /ˈdɪktə/ , dictums) (formal) a statement that expresses something that people believe is always true or should be followed. the dictum that ‘In politics, there are no friendships.’.
3 days ago · A dictum is a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way. ...the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong. She reminded us of Barnum's dictum: You could sell anything to anybody if you marketed it right. Synonyms: saying, saw [old-fashioned], maxim, adage More Synonyms of dictum.
dictum / ˈ dɪktəm/ noun. plural dicta / ˈdɪktə/ also dictums. Britannica Dictionary definition of DICTUM. [count] formal. : a statement or well-known remark that expresses an important idea or rule. A doctor must follow the dictum of “First, do no harm.”.
noun. 1. saying, saw, maxim, adage, proverb, precept, axiom, gnome the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong. 2. decree, order, demand, statement, command, dictate, canon, fiat, edict, pronouncement his dictum that the priority of the government must be the health of the people.
