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1. (n.) obiter dictum
an incidental remark or opinion.

2. obiter dictum
a judicial opinion in a matter related but not essential to a case.

Etymology: (1805–15; < L: (a) saying by the way)

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1. (noun) obiter dictum, passing comment
an incidental remark

2. (noun) obiter dictum, dictum
an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

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