What are some opposite words for obiter dictum?
Antonyms for obiter dictum
ˈɒb ɪ tər ˈdɪk təm; ˈdɪk təobiter dic·tum
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obiter dictum
A precedent is an authoritative case, example, or instance. The communism of the early Christians in Jerusalem is a wonderful example or instance of Christian liberality, but not a precedent for the universal church through all time. Cases decided by irregular or unauthorized tribunals are not precedents for the regular administration of law. An obiter dictum is an opinion outside of the case in hand, which can not be quoted as an authoritative precedent. Compare CAUSE; EXAMPLE.
Synonyms:
antecedent, authority, case, example, instance, pattern, precedent, warrant
Princeton's WordNet
obiter dictum, passing commentnoun
an incidental remark
Synonyms:
passing comment, dictumobiter dictum, dictumnoun
an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
Synonyms:
passing comment, pronouncement, dictum, say-so
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