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.
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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.