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o·bi·ter dictum (ṓbĭ-tər)

[Latin, something said in passing, obiter, in passing, + dictum, something said from neuter past participle of dīcere, to say.]

noun: pl., obiter dicta. 

  1. Law An opinion voiced by a judge that has only incidental bearing on the case in question and is therefore not binding. Also called dictum
  2. An incidental remark or observation; a passing comment.