as in principle
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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
But due to card production and printing schedules, rookie cards were issued for months outside the scope of this dictum.
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
Following former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping’s dictum that resolving sovereignty issues should be left to future generations, focus for now should be on the joint development of resources.
—Robert A. Manning, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2016
As a result, in the last quarter century, leading firms began implementing the converse of Taylor’s dictum.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Smith co-wrote six of the 18 songs — his road schedule kept him from writing more, but, as the Nashville dictum goes, the best song always wins.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
Following former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping’s dictum that resolving sovereignty issues should be left to future generations, focus for now should be on the joint development of resources.
—Robert A. Manning, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2016
As a result, in the last quarter century, leading firms began implementing the converse of Taylor’s dictum.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Smith co-wrote six of the 18 songs — his road schedule kept him from writing more, but, as the Nashville dictum goes, the best song always wins.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictum
Noun
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First, establish principles that guide your polies.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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While professional baseball players train for optimal rotational ability to maximize power and prevent injury, the same principles can benefit anyone.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So who is responsible for actually enforcing existing conflict of interest rules where they can be applied?—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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But Senate rules require 60 votes to get balls rolling, and Republicans had just 52 yes votes in the Upper Chamber.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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This doctrine shaped the post-war global economy, where deep financial and trade linkages were viewed not just as a matter of efficiency but as a safeguard for peace.—
Jon Helgi Egilsson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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It’s commonly accepted HR doctrine that after a large layoff, those who stay suffer a 20% decline in their job performance.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There is a lot of axiomatics, which seems to be closer to the Greeks, but aren’t the axioms largely chosen at will?—
Simone Weil,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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Addressing reporters at the airport, Andrew Tate, who holds dual citizenship in the U.K. and United States, invoked a U.S. judicial axiom of being innocent until proven guilty.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The bill has not become law as the House still needs to vote on its proposal, which would regulate, not eliminate, the state’s hemp market.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which is responsible for national policy and programs that address housing needs and enforce fair housing laws, is no different.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who is late for a ride (to work or elsewhere) on a regular basis is just lazy and rude.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The menu covers all the bases, from classics like waffles and benedicts to unique offerings like berry quinoa and smothered brie.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bringing out the Dickensian maxim about the worst of times abutting the best hardly begins to do justice to such an abrupt reversal of fortune.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2025
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And Jim came up with a maxim for the ones about politics.—
Al Franken,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Dictum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictum. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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