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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 8 | Give a concise statement of a general truth or principle | |
3 | 33% | 8 | A concise statement of a general truth or principle | |
Short Statement Of A General Principle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DICTUM" which means:
- noun
- • An authoritative declaration
- • An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
An example sentence would be:
- • "The legal dictum states that ignorance of the law is not a valid defense."
- • "The dictum of the wise is to always think before speaking."
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