What is the meaning of Dictum?

An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.

A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.

The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.

An arbitrament or award.

a word, saying, something said

proverb, maxim, saw

bon mot, witticism

verse, poetry

a prophecy, prediction

order, command

promise, assurance

inflection of dictus:

  1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
  2. accusative masculine singular

nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular

accusative masculine singular

accusative supine of dīcō

alternative form of diktum

dictum (authoritative statement)

dictum

Source: wiktionary.org