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(ob-i-ter) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a remark made in passing during a legal decision.

Example Sentence

The judge's comments were obiter dictum.

More Example Sentences

Her obiter was noted by the lawyers.

Synonyms

passing comment; incidental remark; aside

Antonyms

final judgement

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