obiter dictum

Noun

Meaning

an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

an incidental remark

Source: WordNet

dictum passing comment buzz note criticism opinion calendar observation mention commentary reflection aside comment declaration agenda

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enigma fact matter proof mistake silence

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opinion judgment comment input judgement remark

obit obital obiter obitual obituarial obituarian