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Dictums

Dictum \Dic"tum\, n.; pl. L. Dicta, E. Dictums. [L., neuter of dictus, p. p. of dicere to say. See Diction, and cf. Ditto.]

  1. An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; an apothegm.

    A class of critical dicta everywhere current.
    --M. Arnold.

  2. (Law)

    1. A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.

    2. (French Law) The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.
      --Bouvier.

    3. An arbitrament or award.

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dictums

n. (plural of dictum English)

Usage examples of "dictums".

Batu's plan ignored one of the most basic dictums in the Book of Heaven: Never split forces in the face of the enemy.

Scare off Visitors forever, and they'd be able to live happily ever after in a world only manipulated from the outside, where they'd have the freedom to obey or disobey Sleepers' dictums as they chose.

The Indescribable Force 's irrevocable dictums can then be apprehended by seers, properly interpreted by them, and accumulated in the form of a governing body.

They follow all the dictums and suggestions of the great battles of King Rhigaerd II.