Dictum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural dic·ta [dik-tuh], /ˈdɪk tə/, dic·tums.
  1. an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
  2. a saying; maxim.
  3. obiter dictum.
noun plural -tums or -ta (-tə)
  1. a formal or authoritative statement or assertion; pronouncement
  2. a popular saying or maxim
  3. law See obiter dictum
Dictum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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