Dictum

/ˈdɪk.təm/ noun

An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.

Definition

  1. (noun) An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
  2. (noun) A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.
  3. (noun) The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.
  4. (noun) An arbitrament or award.

Word stats

  • Dictum contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Dictum mean?

An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.

How many letters are in Dictum?

Dictum has 6 letters.

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