dicta
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noun
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And it included dicta — a nonbinding observation that can be cited as a “persuasive authority” in future litigation — that planted the seeds for preclearance’s demise.
From Salon
Cannon said that this was just “dicta” from the Supreme Court, language unnecessary to its holding, and that she was not bound by it.
From Los Angeles Times
Bend menswear’s dicta to your will like Thelonious Monk stretching time.
From Los Angeles Times
He said O’Connor’s 25-year timeline was what is known as “dicta,” offering insight into a judge’s thinking but not binding other courts.
From Washington Times
In these talks, Milch mixes jokes, anecdotes from his own life, lessons he learned from his teacher Robert Penn Warren, and dicta such as "Don't think about writing when you're not writing."
From Salon
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