Noun
advisory opinion (plural advisory opinions)
(law) An opinion issued by a court that does not have the effect of resolving a specific legal case, but merely advises on the constitutionality or interpretation of a law.
An advisory opinion derives its status and authority from the fact that it is the official pronouncement of the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Source: Internet
A hearing on this application was held and pursuant to then current procedures, the Department of State was asked for an advisory opinion. Source: Internet
Goodrich (1938) p.740 The court retained the discretion to avoid giving an advisory opinion, which it used on occasion. Source: Internet
Hudson (1927) p.30 Despite the reduction of work in 1926, 1927 was another busy year, the Court sitting continuously from 15 June to 16 December, handing down 4 orders, 4 judgments and 1 advisory opinion. Source: Internet
Legal status in weapons In 1996, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gave an advisory opinion on the " legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons ". Source: Internet
Before Parker took the witness stand Wednesday, McElroy made a motion to strike his advisory opinion in its entirety. Source: Internet