Definition of "dicta" [dic•ta]

• A plural of dictum. (noun)

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• "The court then stated in dicta that the regulation would also pass under Heller."
• "If the Supreme Court has addressed the issue in dicta, they might find that persuasive."
• "To be fair, Courts have also taken the opposite position when it suits the outcome — that dicta is NOT binding."