OBITER


Meaning of OBITER in English

[ 'ɒbɪtə ]

■ adverb & adjective (chiefly in legal contexts) made or said in passing.

■ noun short for ~ dictum .

Origin

L., orig. as the phr. ob itur 'by the way'.

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