dictum

1. N-COUNT A dictum is a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way. 格言[oft N that]

...the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong. ...说大致对总比绝对错要好的那句格言。

2. N-COUNT A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority. 正式声明[oft N that]

...Disraeli's dictum that the first priority of the government must be the health of the people. ...迪斯雷利做出政府的第一优先必须是人民健康的正式声明。