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-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The judge's dictum on this matter will set a precedent for future cases.