Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Dicta (en. Dicta)

    /ˈdɪk.tə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Authoritative decisions or statements.
    The judge issued a dicta on the case.
    El juez emitió una dicta sobre el caso.
    Opinions or comments that do not have legal force.
    Those dicta are not binding.
    Esas dicta no son vinculantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dictum', which means 'that which is said'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    authoritative sayings
    A statement made by an author or expert.
    dicta de autor
    judicial dictates
    A declaration made by a judge in the context of a trial.
    dicta judicial

    Related Words

    dictum
    An established maxim or principle.
    dictum
    declaration
    Expression of a judgment or opinion.
    declaración

    Slang Meanings

    In an academic context, it is used to designate a comment or value judgment.
    That work includes many dicta on morality.
    Esa obra incluye muchas dicta sobre la moralidad.
    Popular comments on controversial topics.
    The dicta about that politician are very varied.
    Las dicta sobre ese político son muy variadas.