dictum

• Eine formelle oder autoritative Äußerung, ein Ausspruch oder eine Maxime, oft von einer Autoritätsperson stammend oder im juristischen Kontext verwendet.

A formal or authoritative statement, pronouncement, or maxim, often issued by an authority figure or in a legal context.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Formal statement or pronouncementC1formal

   A formal and authoritative statement or pronouncement, often from a judge or authority figure.

   Ausspruch

   • The judge's dictum set a new legal precedent.
   • The CEO's dictum was that all employees must attend the training.
   • His dictum on the matter was final and unquestioned.

   Synonymeadageaphorismdeclarationdecreeedictmaximpreceptpronouncementrulingsaying

2. Maxim or proverbC1formal

   A short, wise saying that expresses a general truth or principle.

   Ausspruch oder Sprichwort

   • The ancient dictum 'know thyself' is still relevant today.
   • He lived by the dictum 'actions speak louder than words'.
   • The dictum 'less is more' applies to minimalist design.

   Synonymeadageaphorismapothegmaxiomgnomemaximmottoproverbsawsaying