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The phrase "a key dictum" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to an important principle or statement that guides behavior or thought.
Example: "In his speech, he emphasized a key dictum: 'Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.'"
Alternatives: "a fundamental principle" or "a crucial statement".
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Crowing about the moral virtues of making war while accepting a peace prize might seem a bit odd, but Obama's rhetoric was in sync with a key dictum from Orwell: "Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past".
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This is a powerful dictum, enforced from early childhood.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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