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Synonyms of dictum
formal
a statement or well-known remark that expresses an important idea, observation, or opinion
- A doctor must follow the dictum of "First, do no harm."
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for dictum
- assumption,
- given,
- hypothetical,
- if,
- postulate,
- premise
- (also premiss),
- presumption,
- presupposition,
- supposition
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The first known use of dictum was circa 1586
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