obiter dictum

n.

1.

(Law) An incidental and collateral opinion uttered by a judge. See Dictum, n., 2 (a).

Noun	1.	obiter dictum - an incidental remark Synonyms: passing comment
	2.	obiter dictum - an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding Synonyms: dictum

comment, passing comment, remark