dictum

About 1.47 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
2. noun A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.
3. noun The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.
4. noun An arbitrament or award.

Similar words

pronouncement say-so obiter dictum opinion principle precept maxim adage proverb ruling

Often followed by

that of in est is to was about on

Word family

dicta dictums