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1. (n.) dictum
an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
2. dictum
a saying; maxim.
Etymology: (1925–30; < Gk díkty(on) net + -o - + -some3)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) pronouncement, dictum, say-so
an authoritative declaration
2. (noun) obiter dictum, dictum
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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1. (noun) dictum
an authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; an apothegm
2. (noun) dictum
a judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it
3. (noun) dictum
the report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it
4. (noun) dictum
an arbitrament or award
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