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dictum

noun

Definition of dictum

as in principle

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."

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Recent Examples of dictum The dictum is Beijing’s most substantive retaliation yet to Sanae Takaichi’s remarks. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025 But today the dictum applies to Israel, as well. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025 Not that Wolfe’s dictum was totally off the mark. — David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 This dictum—to honor and to applaud—brought me to Charleston this past December. — Latria Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for dictum

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Noun

This role elevates governance from a bureaucratic afterthought to a core design principle, treating traceability, explainability and data integrity as first-class concerns alongside delivery speed.

— Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Two sources close to the squad say at least one senior player has already agreed a deal in principle to leave at the end of the coming season, with an offer on the table from a team above United in the table.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of principle

Noun

So what if the credulous smallfolk now believe that the Usurper’s rule is ordained by the Gods?

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The Russian leader, Dickinson says, might be convinced that if a democratic system were allowed to take hold in Russia, that could mark the end of Putin’s rule and perhaps even the break-up of the Russian Federation.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of rule

Noun

In Chinese statecraft, doctrine does not always precede action.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Modern powerhouses like Amazon and Apple continue to validate the long-term efficacy of deep customer obsession and continuous innovation, proving this enduring approach far more robust than the fleeting MSV doctrine.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctrine

Noun

Spiritual philosopher Alan Watts is mentioned in Past the Veil’s press release, and Lay imbues these axioms with profundity like only the best teachers can.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026
An Anthropic employee and mathematician recently overturned a nearly century-old axiom with the help of Claude, prompting Garry Tan, CEO of startup-funder Y Combinator, to announce the era of the gentleman scientist is back.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of axiom

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The governor also signed a bill into law Friday requiring the Illinois Department of Insurance to study how healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies participate in the 340B program.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Friday afternoon, White House counsel released a letter to congressional leaders emphasizing that the 'Protect College Sports Act' would not preempt current state laws that prohibit men for competing in women's sports.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of law

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Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove visited starter Noah Schultz after the left-hander hit Cleveland Guardians cleanup batter Jo Adell with a pitch to load the bases with one out Friday at Rate Field.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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