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DICTA

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The answer DICTA is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.

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Formal statements
Judicial opinions
Authoritative pronouncements
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Judicial declarations
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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