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   dictum

   /ˈdɪktəm/

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   • 1. a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source: "the dicta of High Court Judges" Similar pronouncementproclamationdirectioninjunctionassertionstatementdictatecommandcommandmentmandateorderdecreeedictfiatpromulgationpreceptrequirementstipulationinstructionlawordinanceruleregulationukasepronunciamentorare:rescriptfirmandecretalirade
   • ▪ a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle: "the old dictum ‘might is right’" Similar sayingmaximaxiomproverbadageaphorismsawpreceptepigramepigraphmottotruismplatitudecommonplacewords of wisdompearls of wisdomexpressionphraseformulasloganquotationquoterare:apophthegmgnome
   • ▪ short for obiter dictum

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘something said’, neuter past participle of dicere.

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   What is a dictum in journalism?

   • Noun, singular or mass A dictum of journalism is that there are no boring stories, only boring writers. noun. ['ˈdɪktəm'] an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding.

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   What is the meaning of dictums?

   • Define dictums. dictums synonyms, dictums pronunciation, dictums translation, English dictionary definition of dictums. n. pl. dic·ta or dic·tums 1. An authoritative, often formal pronouncement: "He cites Augustine's dictum that 'If you understand it, it is not God'" . 2. Dictums - definition of dictums by The Free Dictionary

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   What is a dictum in law?

   • As a legal term, a dictum is any statement or opinion made by a judge that is not required as part of the legal reasoning to make a judgment in a case. Although dictum may be mentioned in legal arguments, it does not have the legal precedent 's binding power, which means that other courts are not obligated to adopt it.

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   What is Aristotle's dictum?

   • the dictum that ‘In politics, there are no friendships.’ Every storyteller should remember Aristotle’s dictum that a story must have a beginning, a middle and an end. Want to learn more? Definition of dictum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does it mean if you understand Augustine's dictum?

   • 1. An authoritative, often formal pronouncement: "He cites Augustine's dictum that 'If you understand it, it is not God'" (Joseph Sobran). 2. Law A side remark made in a judicial opinion that is not necessary for the decision in the case and therefore is not to be regarded as establishing the law of the case or setting legal precedent.

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   What is Disraeli's dictum?

   • A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority. ...Disraeli's dictum that the first priority of the government must be the health of the people. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   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."

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   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.

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