What is "dictum" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does dictum mean in English? Meaning of dictum definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "dictum" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "dictum": an authoritative declaration

Noun

Meaning: an authoritative declaration

Synonyms: dictum pronouncement say-so

Hyponyms: directive

Hypernyms: declaration

Meaning of "dictum": an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

Noun

Meaning: an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

Synonyms: dictum obiter dictum

Hypernyms: judgement judgment legal opinion opinion

Synonyms:

precept, adage, aphorism, maxim, axiom, gnome, truism, apothegm, rule, moral, motto, saw, brocard, edict, fiat, dictate, assertion, affirmation, command, declaration, order,

Antonyms:

request, denial,

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