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In verdict, umpire's given authoritative statement (6)

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I believe the answer is:

dictum

'authoritative statement' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in verdict umpire's given' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'DICTUM' is hidden within 'verdict umpires given'.

(Other definitions for dictum that I've seen before include "Decree; maxim" , "Authoritative declaration" , "Formal pronouncement" , "Authoritative pronouncement" , "Fiat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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