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English noun: dictum

1. dictum (communication) an authoritative declaration


Synonymspronouncement, say-so


Broader (hypernym)declaration


Narrower (hyponym)directive

2. dictum (communication) an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding


Synonymsobiter dictum


Broader (hypernym)judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law









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