dictum

Signification

1. An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
2. A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.
3. The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.
4. An arbitrament or award.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈdɪk.təm/

Étymologie

From Latin dictum (“proverb, maxim”), from dictus (“having been said”), perfect passive participle of dico (“I say”). Compare Spanish dicho (“saying”). Doublet of dict.