obiter dictum

Noun
  1. An incidental remark (synset 106778883)
    is a type of: comment, input, remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
    same as: passing comment
  2. An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding (synset 106778678)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion - the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
    same as: dictum

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