de dicto

British

/ ˈdeɪˈdɪktəʊ /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of de dicto

literally: about the saying

Example Sentences

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Et Robertus de Drayton tenet 2 bovatas et quartam partem unius bovate terre de dicto Roberto per forinsecum servicium tantum, unde 16 carucate terre faciunt feodum militis.'

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

Et si aliquis monachus ex aliqua causa honesta de dicto ferculo comedere noluerit vel refici non poterit non minus attamen sibi de dicto ferculo ministretur et ad portam pro pauperibus deportetur.

From The Monastery by Scott, Walter, Sir

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