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dictum

nounCommon GRE wordMore D words

a formal or authoritative pronouncement

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Dictum in a sentence

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The professor lived by the dictum that clear writing reflects clear thinking.

Synonyms
pronouncementmaximedict
Antonyms

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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.

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Dictum (noun) means a formal or authoritative pronouncement
Here is dictum used in an example sentence: "The professor lived by the dictum that clear writing reflects clear thinking."
Common synonyms for dictum include pronouncement, maxim, edict.
Dictum is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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