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单词 dictum
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
dic•tum /ˈdɪktəm/USA pronunciation   n. [countable], pl. -ta /-tə/USA pronunciation  -tums. 
  1. an authoritative pronouncement;
    decree;
    order:We'll have to go along with the boss's dictum.
  2. a familiar saying;
    proverb;
    maxim:the old dictum that blood is thicker than water.
See -dict-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
dic•tum  (dik′təm),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ta (-tə),USA pronunciation -tums. 
  1. an authoritative pronouncement;
    judicial assertion.
  2. a saying;
    maxim.
  3. See obiter dictum. 
  • Latin: something said, a saying, command, word, noun, nominal use of neuter past participle of dīcere to say, speak; compare index
  • 1660–70
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged edict, decree, fiat, order, declaration.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged adage, proverb, truism, saw.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
dictum /ˈdɪktəm/ n ( pl -tums, -ta / -tə/)
  1. a formal or authoritative statement or assertion; pronouncement
  2. a popular saying or maxim
  3. See obiter dictum
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin, from dīcere to say
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