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Dictum Definition & Meaning

dictum
noun
  1. an authoritative declaration
  2. an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

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  • "obiter dictum"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does dictum mean?
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
What part of speech is dictum?
Dictum is a noun.
How many definitions does dictum have?
Dictum has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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