Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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obiter dictum | Yes | No | No | No |
opinion | Yes | No | No | No |
obiter dictum (noun) | opinion (noun) |
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an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding | the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) |
an incidental remark | a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty |
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people | |
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | |
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision | |
a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof |