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remark vs obiter dictum

obiter dictum vs remark

remark and obiter dictum both are nouns.

remark is a verb but obiter dictum is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remark Yes No Yes No
obiter dictum Yes No No No
As nouns, obiter dictum is a hyponym of remark; that is, obiter dictum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than remark:
  • remark: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
  • obiter dictum: an incidental remark
remark (noun) obiter dictum (noun)
explicit notice an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information an incidental remark
remark (verb) obiter dictum (verb)
make mention of
make or write a comment on
Difference between remark and obiter dictum

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