OBITER DICTUM
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Obiter Dictum.
Obiter Dictum - as a noun
An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dictumExample Sentences
"In his closing remarks, the judge mentioned an obiter dictum regarding freedom of speech."
"The obiter dictum made by the attorney threw the entire case into doubt."
"The scholars debated the validity of the obiter dictum mentioned in the book."
"The obiter dictum of the Supreme Court Justice sparked a heated discussion among legal experts."
"Her comment about the defendant's character was considered an obiter dictum by the court."
