OBITER DICTUM


Meaning of OBITER DICTUM in English

n. (pl. obiter dicta) 1 a judge's expression of opinion uttered in court or giving judgement, but not essential to the decision and therefore without binding authority. 2 an incidental remark.

[ L f. obiter by the way + dictum a thing said ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.