obiter dicta

plural of obiter dictum

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obiter dicta
Noun
  • Fresh analyses in 2025 argue that the Milky Way may sit within a billion-light-year-scale underdensity, about 20% less matter than average.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Early data analyses after Illinois eliminated cash bail in September 2023 show that jail populations declined with no uptick in failure-to-appear rates.
    Christine Scott-Hayward, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But Newsom seems to have found his footing nationally by catering to angry anti-Trump Democrats, his conciliatory remarks in the aftermath of Kirk’s shooting notwithstanding.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Conversations from Industry Leaders The summit began with remarks from Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who spoke to the enduring connection between Hollywood’s legacy and the future of digital creativity.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the commentaries sound designer Ben Burtt also did the original Star Wars trilogy molding in the Disney vault.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
  • To enrich the engagement, both audiences, artists and celebrities recorded exclusive commentaries for each of the 32 artifacts, offering the public a completely new lens on the collection.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Separate from the policies, there are hundreds of examples, notes, and annotations that reflect teams grappling with different hypothetical scenarios.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Separate from the policies, there are hundreds of examples, notes, and annotations that reflect teams grappling with different hypothetical scenarios.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Listen To Your Gut With Clarity Gut feelings are not mystical.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Obiter dicta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obiter%20dicta. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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