Difference between revisions of "Obiter dictum"

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In law, obiter dictum means "a remark in passing". Obiter dicta (the plural) are remarks made by courts in passing judgment which do not form a part of the reasoning necessary to decide the case. Such remarks are not binding on lower courts (or upon the court that made the remark).

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