ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈdiktəm noun
( plural obiter dic·ta -tə)
Etymology: Late Latin
1. : an incidental and collateral opinion uttered by a judge and therefore not material to his decision or judgment and not binding — compare responsa prudentium
2. : an incidental or casually interjected remark, reflection, comment, or opinion