Topic: Word of the day: dictum
Sheila LaBoof started this discussion 6 years ago #94,148
Definition of dictum - Merriam-Webster
1 : a noteworthy statement: such as
a : a formal pronouncement of a principle, proposition, or opinion awaiting the king's dictum
b : an observation intended or regarded as authoritative must follow the dictum "First, do no harm"
2 law : a judge's expression of opinion on a point other than the precise issue involved in determining a case
First Known Use of dictum
circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology for dictum
borrowed from Latin, "utterance, order, promise, saying, witticism," noun derivative from neuter of dictus, past participle of dīcere "to talk, speak, say, utter" — more at diction
"dictum, I don't even know 'im"
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