Dictum Definition
dictum
noun
- an authoritative declaration
- an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
"Dictum" in song lyrics
See how dictum is used in real songs:
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"obiter dictum"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with dictum
Usage tips for "dictum"
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