英语词汇“dictum”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

dic·tum

(dĭktəm)

n. pl. dic·ta (-tə) or dic·tums

1. An authoritative, often formal pronouncement: "He cites Augustine's dictum that 'If you understand it, it is not God'" (Joseph Sobran).

2. Law A side remark made in a judicial opinion that is not necessary for the decision in the case and therefore is not to be regarded as establishing the law of the case or setting legal precedent. Also called obiter dictum.

[Latin, from neuter past participle of dīcere, to say; see deik- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

单词	dictum
释义	dic·tum (dĭktəm) n. pl. dic·ta (-tə) or dic·tums 1. An authoritative, often formal pronouncement: "He cites Augustine's dictum that 'If you understand it, it is not God'" (Joseph Sobran). 2. Law A side remark made in a judicial opinion that is not necessary for the decision in the case and therefore is not to be regarded as establishing the law of the case or setting legal precedent. Also called obiter dictum. [Latin, from neuter past participle of dīcere, to say; see deik- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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