obiter dicta

Definition of obiter dictanext
plural of obiter dictum

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Noun
  • Their analyses relied on rigid formulas that ignore the dynamics of companies driven by invention, rapid scaling, and exponential growth.
    Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Tourism, a major source of hard currency for the country, remains far below pre-pandemic levels; analyses using official Cuban data show that tourist arrivals in 2025 were less than half the number in 2019.
    Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Park’s remarks came two days after the official one-year anniversary of the start of the fires.
    City News Service, Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Entertainment Weekly has reached out to multiple Charmed producers for comment on McGowan's remarks.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This excerpt includes the book’s preface and the lyrics and commentaries for six songs.
    John Darnielle, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Raimondo wrote daily commentaries attacking the war, and Garris linked to stories from around the world.
    John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • These are excerpts of our conversation, lightly edited for clarity, with annotations.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Meanwhile, notes, sketches, and quick annotations feel natural with the responsive pen.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
  • In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Obiter dicta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obiter%20dicta. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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