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1. Noun

An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; 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.

5. Noun

an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
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