Dictum(noun)
An authoritative statement or pronouncement; a formal saying.
Hindi meaning:आदेश
Synonyms: Pronouncement, Assertion, Maxim, Decree
Antonyms: Question, Doubt, Denial, Refutation
Example: The judge’s dictum set a clear standard for future cases.
Trick to remember: Dictum sounds like dictate = when someone dictates, they give a strict dictum (authoritative statement).
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