Dictum



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.格言, 声明
• ［英］ n.格言, 声明 ( a formal statement of fact, opinion, principle or judgement)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural dicta; also dictums)

• Etymology: Latin, from neuter of dictus, past participle of dicere
• Date: 1599
• 1. a noteworthy statement: as
  • a. a formal pronouncement of a principle, proposition, or opinion
  • b. an observation intended or regarded as authoritative
• 2. a judge's expression of opinion on a point other than the precise issue involved in determining a case

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