dictamen
Definition of dictamen
dictamina
\-tamənə\: rule, pronouncement the dictamen of reason the dictamina of a master
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Origin and Etymology of dictamen
Late Latin, from Latin dictare to pronounce, assert, dictate — more at dictate
First Known Use: circa 1513
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