advisory opinion
a formal opinion that is given on a point of law by a court, judge, or judges on request from a legislature or government official, contrasted with an opinion in a case at law where the point is being adjudicated.
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“Not even the United States can obtain an advisory opinion on the constitutionality of Texas’s law by suing Texas.”
Texas, Justice Dept. argue over role of federal courts as abortion law dispute heads to Supreme Court | Robert Barnes | October 27, 2021 | Washington PostThe court may also give an advisory opinion upon any dispute or question referred to it by the council or by the assembly.
I was recommending a favorable advisory opinion from the security point of view from the Department of State.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyThe court may also give an advisory opinion upon any dispute or question referred to it by the Council or by the Assembly.
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