Meaning
dictate, precept
- A guiding principle, rule, or moral precept; most frequently encountered in the plural.
In a sentence
Il giudice ha deciso la causa secondo i rigorosi dettami della legge.
The judge decided the case according to the strict dictates of the law.
Il progetto è stato sviluppato seguendo i dettami della bioedilizia.
The project was developed following the principles of green building.
Non tutti intendono conformarsi ai dettami imposti dalla moda attuale.
Not everyone intends to conform to the dictates imposed by current fashion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dettame | masculine · singular |
| dettami | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used primarily in formal, legal, moral, or philosophical contexts.
- Almost always used in the plural: 'i dettami'.