Dico+

nom

1 : a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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

3 : (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it

4 : the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

5 : a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

6 : an authoritative declaration

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