Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
dictum — dic·tum / dik təm/ n pl dic·ta / tə/ [Latin, utterance, from neuter of dictus, past participle of dicere to say]: a view expressed by a judge in an opinion on a point not necessarily arising from or involved in a case or necessary for determining … Law dictionary
dictum, considered — n. A dictum that is so well developed it has gained an air of authority as if it were part of an opinion. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008 … Law dictionary
Dictum — In United States legal terminology, a dictum (plural dicta) is a statement of opinion or belief considered authoritative though not binding, because of the authority of the person making it.[1] There are multiple subtypes of dicta, although due… … Wikipedia
Obiter dictum — (plural obiter dicta, often referred to simply as dicta or obiter) is Latin for a statement said in passing . An obiter dictum is a remark or observation made by a judge that, although included in the body of the court s opinion, does not form a… … Wikipedia
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china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
Passenger Cases — George Smith v. William Turner; James Norris v. Boston Supreme Court of the United States Full case name George Smith, Pla … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
