Dictum — synonyms, definition

1. dictum (Noun)

adage affirmation announcement aphorism assertion contention decision declaration decree dictate doctrine edict maxim motto obiter dictum order platitude position precept principle • • •

dictum (Noun) — An authoritative declaration.

dictum (Noun) — (law) an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding.

declaration judgement judgment legal opinion opinion directive