dictum

/ˈdɪk.təm/

IPA: /D IH1 K T AH0 M/

noun

1
An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
2
A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.
3
The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.
4
An arbitrament or award.

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