Latin Terms and Phrases - D
Dicta or dictum
| Category | D |
|---|---|
| Title | Dicta or dictum |
| Details | An observation by a judge on a matter not specifically before the court or not necessary in determining the issue before the court; a side opinion which does not form part of the judgment for the purposes of stare decisis. May also be called “obiter dictum.” |
| Created On | April 23, 2011, 4:51 PM |
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