dicta

noun

variants also dictums
Definition of dictanext
plural of dictum
as in doctrines
formal a statement or well-known remark that expresses an important idea, observation, or opinion A doctor must follow the dictum of "First, do no harm."

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  1. axioms
  2. standards
  3. assumptions
  4. presumptions
Noun
  • The experts then had to agree on the fundamental truths, or axioms, that were accepted as true even thought they could not be proven.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
  • And these are always clearly defined by the axioms.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of axioms
Noun
  • At that time, these major card brands shifted from maintaining their own security standards to creating what would become the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC).
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
Noun
  • Imagine a world where product decisions are no longer based on assumptions or guesswork.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks to Mike Roberts of UME Projects for his knowledge of assumptions of government loans.
    Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assumptions
Noun
  • With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • At times, there were presumptions about our abilities and an undertone of dismissiveness.
    Jessica Bailey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of presumptions
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