de dicto

/ ˈdeɪˈdɪktəʊ /

adjective

1. logic philosophy relating to the expression of a belief, possibility, etc, rather than to the individuals mentioned, as in the number of the planets is the number of satellites of the sun, the truth of which is independent of what number that is Compare de re See also Electra paradox

Word History and Origins

Origin of de dicto¹

literally: about the saying

Example Sentences

Unde peticio de dicto fratre amovenda non videtur consona racioni.

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