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| o·bi·ter dic·tum [ bitər díktəm ] (plural o·bi·ter dic·ta [ bitər díktə ]) |
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1. judge's observation: an observation made by a judge that is incidental to the case being tried and, while being authoritative, is not binding on future courts under the doctrine of precedent
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2. passing comment: a comment made in passing
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| [Early 19th century. < Latin, "said by the way, said in passing"] |
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