dixit

American  

[dik-sit] / ˈdɪk sɪt /

noun

1. an utterance.

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Etymology

Origin of dixit

1620–30; < Latin: he has said

Example Sentences

Today’s decision reveals California’s considerable wingspan: That case’s ipse dixit now apparently governs all APA challenges to grant-funding determinations that the government asks us to address in the context of an emergency stay application.

From Slate

NEW DELHI—On a recent Sunday in India’s capital, Shrey Dixit, a 22-year-old engineering student, proudly drove a khaki green, Indian-made Hyundai sport-utility vehicle off a dealership lot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dixit’s household, with several branches of the family living together, had shared one car for nearly a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I am very happy we could get the car we wanted at a reduced price,” said Dixit, whose father and uncle helped fund the purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal

Attorney Anuj Dixit, school board member Abel Chavez and entrepreneur Brandon Riker all switched gears to campaign for the new 48th District.

From Los Angeles Times