Dictum
A pronouncement is a formal expression of an opinion or a statement made by a figure of authority.
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share Thisdic·tum(dĭk'təm) Pronunciation Keyn. pl. dic·ta (-tə) or dic·tumsAn authoritative, often formal pronouncement: "He cites Augustine's dictum that 'If you understand it, it is not God'"(Joseph Sobran).
A pronouncement is a formal expression of an opinion or a statement made by a figure of authority.
An allocution is a formal speech or address, especially one considered to be authoritative and forceful.
An adlocution is another word for an allocution - a formal speech, especially one which is authoritative and forceful.
The abstract noun form of the verb to pronounce is pronouncement.The noun 'pronouncement' is an abstract noun as a word for an official statement or announcement. The statement or announcement is a concrete noun as written or spoken words, but the fact that it is official or authoritative is a concept.
Another name or names for comment is observation, statement, utterance; pronouncement, judgment, reflection, opinion, view; criticism.
A mission statement is a formal statement of an organization's primary values and the ethical rules its employees follow.
he made a pronouncement that he disliked blueberry pie
written statement expressing intention of formal agreement
In English education a TACE statement is created by synthesizing the Title Author Craft and Effect. For example: "In 'Call for Unity', a group of civil rights clergymen utilize vague syllogisms, racially sensitive euphemisms, and a formal and authoritative tone to persuade the young African-American community in Birmingham, Alabama to withdraw support from demonstrations."
a formal restable statement