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dictum

🇬🇧 UK/'diktəm/🇺🇸 US/'diktәm/
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

An authoritative statement or established principle; a judge's incidental opinion not binding as precedent

格言,权威声明;(法官的)附带意见

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dictsay, speak, declare
+
umsuffix
=dictum

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The judge's dictum on this matter will set a precedent for future cases.

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