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dictum

dic·tum

UK/ˈdɪk.təm/ US/ˈdɪktʌm/ uncommon

noun

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2.

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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Origin

From Latin dictum (“proverb, maxim”), from dictus (“having been said”), perfect passive participle of dico (“to say”). Compare Spanish dicho (“saying”). Doublet of dict.

Phrases

  • Aristotle's dictum
  • ipse dixit
  • Judd's dictum
  • obiter dictum
  • quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur

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