Obiter Dictum in United Kingdom
Obiter dictum in Legal Latin
Meaning of the latin term “Obiter dictum” from the University of Kent: ‘A remark in passing’ – Something said by a judge while giving judgment that was not essential to decision in the case. It does not form part of the ratio decidendi of the case and therefore creates no binding
precedent, but may be cited as persuasive authority in later cases.
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- Legal Latin Maxims
- Legal Latin Quotes
- Legal Latin Dictionary
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