Definition of dictum
Nouns
an authoritative declaration
- Synonyms:
- pronouncement, say-so
- Types:
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directive
a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
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Presidential Directive
a directive issued by the President of the United States; usually addressed to all heads of departments and agencies
- Type of:
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declaration
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
- Synonyms:
- obiter dictum
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judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
Vocabulary Lists for dictum
- a fortiori
- a posteriori
- a priori
- ab initio
- actus reus
Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 1-10 »(164 words)
Vocabulary study list for Harper Lee's "To Kill a...
- nauseate
- asinine
- delete
- douse
- crumple
Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 11-20 »(180 words)
Vocabulary study list for Harper Lee's "To Kill a...
- ambidextrous
- undulate
- leftovers
- viscous
- myopic