What does DICTA mean?

Dicta 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. (law) Formal pronouncements or orders of a court, judge, or other official.
2. (philosophy) A statement that is considered to be true or valid.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdɪktə/
• UK: /ˈdɪktə/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "dicta" comes from Latin, meaning "things said" or "statements." In law, dicta refers to statements made by a judge that are not essential to the decision of the case, but are still influential in guiding future decisions. In philosophy, dicta are considered to be true or valid statements that can be used to support an argument or theory.

5. Synonyms

• Statements
• Assertions
• Proclamations

6. Related Words

• Dicts
• Dicty
• Dicot
• Diced
• Dicer

7. Example Sentences

1. According to the dicta of the Supreme Court, the right to privacy is protected under the Constitution.
2. The philosophers argument was based on the dicta of Aristotle and other ancient thinkers.