Dictum and Precedent

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Dictum

Dictum noun - An authoritative declaration.
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Precedent and dictum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Dictum".

Precedent

Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.
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Dictum and precedent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dictum" instead a noun "Precedent".
Nearby Words: precede, preceding, precedence, precedential

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  • In the classic Australian comedy The Castle, the main character's lawyer is presenting his case in the High Court and the opposing lawyer tells the judge that the precedent just quoted was merely an example of obiter dictum.
    Source: Calling Me a Logarithm
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