dic
tum
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dicta
1
a formal statement issued by an authoritative source
- The religious leader issued a dictum that shaped the community's beliefs and practices.
- The court’s dictum on the case set a precedent for future rulings in similar legal matters.
- The government issued a dictum ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses during the pandemic.
- The dictator’s dictum left little room for dissent and was enforced with strict penalties.
- The king's dictum required all citizens to abide by the new laws, regardless of their social status.
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2
an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
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