noun
- plural of dictum; authoritative pronouncements or formal statements of principle
Usage: formal
Examples
- The judge’s dictums on legal precedent were widely cited.
- Ancient philosophical dictums still guide modern ethical thinking.
- The CEO’s dictums about company policy were distributed to all employees.
- Religious dictums often serve as moral guidelines for believers.
- The professor’s dictums on academic integrity were posted in every classroom.
- Military dictums emphasize discipline and chain of command.