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dictum

/ˈdɪktəm/

Translations

dictumnoun

dicta

/ˈdɪktəm/

The court's dictum was clear and left no room for interpretation.

Постановление суда было ясным и не оставляло места для интерпретации.

The dictum 'actions speak louder than words' is often used to emphasize the importance of deeds over speech.

Афоризм 'дела говорят громче слов' часто используется, чтобы подчеркнуть важность поступков над речью.

The famous dictum 'I think, therefore I am' is attributed to Descartes.

Знаменитое изречение 'Я мыслю, следовательно, я существую' приписывается Декарту.

Additional translations

Synonyms

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.