dictum
/ˈdɪktəm/
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source
dictum in a sentence
“The judge's dictum became a guiding principle in later cases.”
Origin of dictum
Latin dictum (something said, a saying), from dicere (to say, speak)
Related Words
premise
a proposition forming the basis of an argument
thesis
a statement put forward as a premise to be proved
antithesis
a proposition contrasting with the original thesis
synthesis
the combining of thesis and antithesis into a new proposition
cogent
clear, logical, and convincing
compelling
evoking interest or attention in an irresistible way