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Latin: By the way; in passing; incidentally; collaterally. Obiter dictum. A remark made, or opinion expressed, by a judge, in his decision upon a cause, "by the way." that is, incidentally or collaterally, and not directly upon the question before him, or upon a point not necessarily involved in the determination of the cause, or introduced by way of illustration, or analogy or … [Read more...] about OBITER

Latin meaning an observation (made by a judge) with regard to a matter that is secondary to the issue before the court and unnecessary in determining the issue that is before the court. See Dictum. … [Read more...] about OBITER DICTUM

1. An item. 2. To disapprove. To protest. … [Read more...] about OBJECT

n. This term "includes whatever is presented to the mind, as well as what may be presented to the senses; whatever,1 also, is acted upon, or operated upon, affirmatively, or Intentionally influenced by anything done, moved, or applied thereto." Woodruff, J., Wells v. Shook, 8 Blatchf. 257, Fed. Cas. No. 17,406. Object of an action. The thing sought to be obtained by the action; … [Read more...] about OBJECT (NOUN)

For some cause arising out of a maritime matter. 1 Pet. Adm. 92. Said to be Selden's translation of the French definition of admiralty jurisdiction, "pour le fait de la mer." Id. … [Read more...] about OB CAUSAM ALIQUAM A RE MARITIMA ORTAM