dicta

[ dik-tuh ]

noun

1. a plural of dictum.

dicta

/ ˈdɪktə /

noun

1. a plural of dictum

Example Sentences

Cannon said that this was just “dicta” from the Supreme Court, language unnecessary to its holding, and that she was not bound by it.

From Los Angeles Times

Bend menswear’s dicta to your will like Thelonious Monk stretching time.

From Los Angeles Times

He said O’Connor’s 25-year timeline was what is known as “dicta,” offering insight into a judge’s thinking but not binding other courts.

From Washington Times

In these talks, Milch mixes jokes, anecdotes from his own life, lessons he learned from his teacher Robert Penn Warren, and dicta such as "Don't think about writing when you're not writing."

From Salon

Bobby identified with him in that respect and especially valued one of his dicta: “Never obey anyone’s command unless it is coming from within you.”

From Literature