Definitions for: Dictum

[n] an authoritative declaration
[n] an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

Webster (1913) Definition: Dic"tum, n.; pl. L. Dicta, E. Dictums. [L., neuter
of dictus, p. p. of dicere to say. See Diction, and cf.
Ditto.]
1. An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; an
apothegm.

A class of critical dicta everywhere current. --M.
Arnold.

2. (Law)
(a) A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that
do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not
involved in it.
(b) (French Law) The report of a judgment made by one of
the judges who has given it. --Bouvier.
(c) An arbitrament or award.

Synonyms: obiter dictum, pronouncement, say-so

See Also: declaration, directive, judgement, judgment, opinion

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