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obiter dictum

Syllabification: (ob·i·ter dic·tum)
Pronunciation: /ˈōbitər ˈdiktəm/

Definition of obiter dictum

noun (plural dicta /ˈdiktə/)

Law
  • a judge’s incidental expression of opinion, not essential to the decision and not establishing precedent.
  • an incidental remark.

Origin:

Latin obiter 'in passing' + dictum 'something that is said'

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