dictum

• Формальное или авторитетное заявление, изречение или максима, часто исходящее от авторитетного лица или в юридическом контексте.

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

irregular plural

1. Formal statement or pronouncementC1formal

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

   Изречение

   • 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.

   Synonymsadageaphorismdeclarationdecreeedictmaximpreceptpronouncementrulingsaying

2. Maxim or proverbC1formal

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

   Изречение или пословица

   • 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.

   Synonymsadageaphorismapothegmaxiomgnomemaximmottoproverbsawsaying