Meaning of the word dictum in English
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dictum
US /ˈdɪk.təm/
UK /ˈdɪk.təm/
Noun
a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle
Example:
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The old dictum 'look before you leap' is still relevant today.
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The judge's dictum on the case was widely quoted.