obiter dictum
- A non-binding comment or observation made by a judge that isn't directly related to the legal proceedings
- The judge's obiter dictum about the need for better safety regulations was noted but did not influence the final ruling.
- The obiter dictum provided some insight into the judge's thinking, even though it did not form part of the ruling.
- Although the obiter dictum was not legally binding, it sparked a lively debate about the interpretation of the law.
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