Definitions for dicta

dicta dic·ta

Spelling: [dik-tuh]
IPA: /ˈdɪk tə/

Dicta is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 63 anagrams from letters in dicta (acdit).

Definitions for dicta

noun

  1. a plural of dictum.
  2. an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
  3. a saying; maxim.
  4. obiter dictum.

Origin of dicta

1660-70; Latin: something said, a saying, command, word, noun use of neuter past participle of dīcere to say, speak; cf. index

Examples for dicta

From here on, he was a philosopher, a sage, and his interviews were stuffed full of dicta, parables and eternal paradoxes.

Laurie then was not in the most favorable of moods to receive the dicta of the Vicar.

How different that sounds from the dicta of the medicine of a past generation!

Although such concerns only appear as dicta in Baby Girl, there is no question that they are present.

The two dicta are in direct opposition, yet both may be accepted.

In most ways the old scout's wide experience gave his dicta value.

He was not accustomed to hear his dicta even so slightly questioned by a lad.

These dicta are all tried and true, but they have the failings common to platitudes.

Some of the dicta of these sectarians have a decidedly Bolshevist flavor.

With this apology I come to some among the dicta current in my time.

Word Value for dicta
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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