Definition of Obiter dictum

1. Noun. An incidental remark.

Exact synonyms: Passing Comment
Generic synonyms: Comment, Input, Remark

2. Noun. An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding.
Exact synonyms: Dictum
Generic synonyms: Judgement, Judgment, Legal Opinion, Opinion
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Definition of Obiter dictum

1. Noun. (legal) a statement or remark in a court's judgment that is not essential to the disposition of the case. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obiter Dictum

obidoxime
obidoxime chloride
obied
obies
obiing
obiism
obiisms
obiit
obijime
obimbricate
obis
obit
obital
obiter
obiter dicta
obiter dictum (current term)
obiters
obits
obitual
obituaries
obituarily
obituarist
obituarists
obituary
obj
object
object-based
object-control
object-oriented
object-oriented database

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