Definition of Obiter
Obiter
obi·ter
Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
not intentionally but rather in passing;
e.g. He made those remarks obiter so he doesn't believe they should be held against him.
(noun)
a comment or observation that is made in passing, especially (legal) an opinion expressed incidentally by a judge, often not directly essential or relevant to the decision, and thus not considered binding;
e.g. The judge's obiter made the witness feel nervous.
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