Dicta
The plural form of dictum. A statement of opinion or belief considered authoritative because of the dignity of the person making it. The term is generally used to describe a court's discussion of points or questions not raised by the record or its suggestion of rules not applicable in the case at bar. Judicial dictum is an opinion by a court on a question that is not essential to its decision even though it may be directly involved.
See obiter dictum.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
The plural of dictum.
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August 19, 2010, 5:14 pm
