Dictum

noun/ˈdɪk.təm/rhetoric

Definition

A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.

Etymology

From Latin dictum (“proverb, maxim”), from dictus (“having been said”), perfect passive participle of dico (“to say”). Compare Spanish dicho (“saying”). Doublet of dict.

Synonyms

pronouncement, obiter dictum, say-so

In a sentence

The CTO's dictum: no meeting without an agenda.