obiter
Speech parts
1. obiter - Noun
2. obiter - Adverb
Meaning
In passing; incidentally; by the way.
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The phrase obiter dicta is usually translated as "other things said", but due to the high number of judges and individual concurring opinions, it is often hard to distinguish from the ratio decidendi (reason for the decision).
For these reasons, the obiter dicta may often be taken into consideration by a court.
Statements made in obiter dicta Courts may consider obiter dicta in opinions of higher courts.