obiter dictum
obi·ter dic·tum
noun \ˌō-bə-tər-ˈdik-təm, ˌä-\ plural obiter dic·ta\-tə\
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
Origin of OBITER DICTUM
Late Latin, literally, something said in passing
First Known Use: 1812
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