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Definition obiter dictum in American English

obiter dictum noun

[countable] noun
/ˌoʊbɪtər ˈdɪktəm/
1

a persuasive but not binding comment or reason given by a judge in his or her decision

Example

Under the traditional doctrine of precedent, an obiter dictum has no binding force.

Synonyms and related words
ab initio actus reus a fortiori
Definition obiter dictum in American English