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dictum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 and Near Synonyms of dictum

assumption, given, hypothetical, if, postulate, premise (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, supposition

axiom, maxim, truism, verity

belief, canon, doctrine, dogma, gospel, law

dictate, precept, principle, rule, standard, tenet

basis, foundation, ground

conclusion, deduction, inference

affirmation, assertion, avouchment, declaration

hypothesis, proposition, theory, thesis

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