dicta

CEFRB2

/ˈdɪk.tə/

noun

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    noun

    Statements or opinions given by someone with authority.

Examples

  • He lived his life according to the ancient dicta of sages.

  • The judge's dicta were quoted in many legal journals.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The judge's opinion contained several interesting obiter dicta.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The judge's blank from the bench set a precedent for future cases.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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