That’s how they are traditionally being used. They are used as the ultimate source of truth. “We don’t agree, let’s see what the dictionary says”. That trick wo

That’s how they are traditionally being used. They are used as the ultimate source of truth. “We don’t agree, let’s see what the dictionary says”. That trick would still work on majority of people I’d think. But yes, it’s the tail that is wagging the dog which is wagging the tail. There have been cases where lobbyists and special interest groups got the dictionary definitions altered to suit they client’s needs.