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The Clue
Formal rulings (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DICTA
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The answer DICTA is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
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Definition
DICTUM as a noun:
1. (pronouncement, dictum, say-so) = an authoritative declaration
2. (obiter dictum, dictum) = an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding