Dictum vs. Proverb

Dictumnoun

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

Dictumnoun

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

Dictumnoun

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

Dictumnoun

An arbitrament or award.

Dictumnoun

An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; an apothegm.

Dictumnoun

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

Dictumnoun

an authoritative declaration

Dictumnoun

an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

Dictum

In general usage, a dictum (lit. 'something that has been said' in Latin; plural dicta) is an authoritative or dogmatic statement. In some contexts, such as legal writing and church cantata librettos, dictum can have a specific meaning.

Proverbnoun

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbnoun

An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbnoun

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

Proverb

A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language.