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obiter dictum

obi·ter dic·tum [ ˌō-bə-tər-ˈdik-təm]

obiter dictum

noun

[ˌō-bə-tər-ˈdik-təm]

plural obiter dicta\ ˌō-bə-tər-ˈdik-tə , ˌä- \

Definition of obiter dictum

1 : an incidental and collateral opinion that is uttered by a judge but is not binding

2 : an incidental remark or observation

First Known Use of obiter dictum

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for obiter dictum

borrowed from Late Latin, "something said in passing"

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