dictum

UK
/ˈdɪktəm/
US
/ˈdɪktəm/

Translations

dictumnoun
dicta
pl
UK
/ˈdɪktəm/
US
/ˈdɪktəm/
The dictum 'actions speak louder than words' is often quoted in motivational speeches.
La maxime « les actes parlent plus fort que les mots » est souvent citée dans les discours de motivation.
The judge's dictum was clear and left no room for interpretation.
La déclaration du juge était claire et ne laissait aucune place à l’interprétation.
Additional translations
obiter dictumDroit

Definitions

dictumnoun
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
The judge's dictum was clear and left no room for interpretation.
A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
The dictum 'actions speak louder than words' is often quoted in motivational speeches.
An incidental remark or opinion by a judge that is not essential to the decision and therefore not legally binding (often called an ‘obiter dictum’).
The court’s ruling was narrow; the judge’s comments on free speech were merely a dictum.