To: parsifal
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Dictum dic·tum /ˈdɪktəm/ Show Spelled[dik-tuhm] Show IPA noun,plural-ta /-tə/ Show Spelled[-tuh] Show IPA, -tums. 1. an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion. 2. a saying; maxim. 3. obiter dictum. Use Dictum in a Sentence See images of Dictum Search Dictum on the Web Origin: 166070; < L: something said, a saying, command, word, n. use of neut. ptp. of dīcere to say, speak; cf. index Synonyms 1. edict, decree, fiat, order, declaration. 2. adage, proverb, truism, saw. The dictum in the Won Kim Arc case is a collection of various laws from several sources that attempt to explain, and indeed justify, the majority opinion in the Holding of the case. The correct answer here Parsy is: "Thank you mistress, may I have another?" (wink nod and giggle)
1,089 posted on
02/25/2010 6:54:14 PM PST by
Danae
(Don't like our Constitution? Try living in a country with out one.)
To: Danae
Naughty girl!
parsy, who will remember to count next time
1,092 posted on
02/25/2010 6:56:34 PM PST by
parsifal
(Abatis: Rubbish in front of a fort, to prevent the rubbish outside from molesting the rubbish inside)
To: Danae; parsifal
POOR FORMATTING!!!!!!
One more time:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Dictum
dic·tum /ˈdɪktəm/ Show Spelled[dik-tuhm]
noun,plural-ta /-tə/ Show Spelled[-tuh] -tums.
1. an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
2. a saying; maxim.
3. obiter dictum.
Synonyms
1. edict, decree, fiat, order, declaration.
2. adage, proverb, truism, saw.
The dictum in the Won Kim Arc case is a collection of various laws from several sources that attempt to explain, and indeed justify, the majority opinion in the Holding of the case.
The correct answer here Parsy is: "Thank you mistress, may I have another?" (wink nod and giggle)
1,095 posted on
02/25/2010 6:58:56 PM PST by
Danae
(Don't like our Constitution? Try living in a country with out one.)
To: Danae
I think someone’s feeing him stuff to paste.
1,103 posted on
02/25/2010 7:22:29 PM PST by
little jeremiah
(Asato Ma Sad Gamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya)
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