DICTUM - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an authoritative declaration
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
Synonyms
Pronouncement, Obiter dictum, Say-so, Dictum
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dictum" was borrowed from Latin dictum. Many other languages have similar words:
- Spanish: dicho
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.