Dictum

n. pl. L. Dicta (#), E. Dictums (#).

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