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Definition of Obiter dictum
1. Noun. An incidental 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
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