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dictum Definition


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dictum
noun dictums, dicta
    1. A formal or authoritative statement of opinion.
      Thesaurus: pronouncement, announcement, declaration, dictate, affirmation, assertion, command, order, decree, edict, fiat, ruling.
    2. A popular saying or maxim.
      Thesaurus: proverb, saying, maxim, adage, axiom, precept, motto, saw.
Etymology: 16c: Latin.



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