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| 1. | [ noun ] an incidental remark | |
| Synonyms: | passing_comment | |
| Related terms: | remark | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law,writing) an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding | |
| Synonyms: | dictum | |
| Related terms: | judgment law | |
