DICTUM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DICTUM?

Need another word that means the same as “dictum”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “dictum” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dictum” are: pronouncement, say-so, obiter dictum, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion, statement, saying, maxim, axiom, proverb, adage, aphorism, saw, precept, epigram, epigraph, motto, truism, platitude, commonplace

Dictum as a Noun

Definitions of "Dictum" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dictum” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
• A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
• An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding.
• An authoritative declaration.

Synonyms of "Dictum" as a noun (22 Words)

adage	A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people. The old adage out of sight out of mind.
aphorism	A short pithy instructive saying. The old aphorism the child is father to the man.
assertion	The action of asserting something. His assertion that his father had deserted the family.
axiom	A statement or proposition on which an abstractly defined structure is based. The axiom that sport builds character.
commonplace	A notable passage in a work copied into a commonplace book. Bombing has become almost a commonplace of public life there.
direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. His ideals determined the direction of his career.
epigram	A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way. A Wildean epigram.
epigraph	An engraved inscription.
injunction	An authoritative warning or order. Injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order.
maxim	A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. The maxim that actions speak louder than words.
motto	A phrase which recurs throughout a musical work and has some symbolical significance. The family motto is Faithful though Unfortunate.
obiter dictum	An authoritative declaration.
platitude	A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. She began uttering liberal platitudes.
precept	A rate or tax set by a precept. Children learn far more by example than by precept.
proclamation	A formal public statement. Bold proclamations about their team s hopes for the season.
pronouncement	A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration. Distrust of the pronouncements of politicians was endemic.
proverb	A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
saw	A serrated organ or part such as the toothed snout of a sawfish.
say-so	An authoritative declaration.
saying	A collection of short, pithy expressions identified with a particular person, especially a political or religious leader. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
statement	An expression of an attitude or belief that is made by means of actions or appearance. The ministers issued a joint statement calling for negotiations.
truism	A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. The truism that you get what you pay for.

Usage Examples of "Dictum" as a noun

• The dicta of High Court Judges.
• The old dictum ‘might is right.

Associations of "Dictum" (30 Words)

aforementioned	Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of. Works of all the aforementioned authors.
aforesaid	Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of.
allusion	The practice of making allusions. A classical allusion.
annotate	Add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments. He annotated on what his teacher had written.
annotation	The action of annotating a text or diagram. Annotation of prescribed texts.
article	The definite or indefinite article. Articles of clothing.
citation	A summons to appear in court. The citation described him as an officer of extreme gallantry.
cite	Call in an official matter, such as to attend court. The writ cited only four of the signatories of the petition.
comment	Make or write a comment on. He commented the paper of his colleague.
consultation	A conference (usually with someone important. They improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives.
denote	Be a sign or indication of. She denoted her feelings clearly.
epigraph	A short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.
maxim	A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. The maxim that actions speak louder than words.
mention	Make mention of. Their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre.
motto	A phrase which recurs throughout a musical work and has some symbolical significance. They were developing the use of leitmotifs or mottoes that appear throughout an opera.
notation	A note or annotation. New terminologies and notations.
notify	Inform (somebody) of something. They were notified that John had been taken prisoner.
official	Having official authority or sanction. Official permission.
paraphrase	Rewording for the purpose of clarification. Scattered here and there in the text are frank paraphrases of lines from Virgil Cicero and Quintilian.
proclaim	Affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of. He proclaimed the car to be in sound condition.
pronouncement	A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration. Distrust of the pronouncements of politicians was endemic.
public	Of or provided by the state rather than an independent, commercial company. The public welfare.
quotation	A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. Since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation.
quote	A passage or expression that is quoted or cited. A British conglomerate quoted on the London Stock Exchange.
refer	Make reference to. The Royal Navy is referred to as the Senior Service.
reference	The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to. It is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved.
remark	Regard with attention; notice. He remarked the man s inflamed eyelids.
specify	Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement make an express demand or provision in an agreement. Could you please specify your criticism of my paper.
statement	A line of code written as part of a computer program. The LEAs differing policies on statementing.
tin	Cover with a thin layer of tin. Albert got out the biscuit tin.