Comparative law notes
The concept of "obiter dictum" is typical of common law systems, in which decisions are based on precedent. The term in Portuguese is a free translation that summarizes the meaning of this expression.
comentário sem força vinculante (exposto na decisão judicial)
substantivo
partial
obiter dictum
noun
Definitions of obiter dictum
something said in a judgment that is not essential to the decision and which is not binding precedent
The court's statement concerning liability was merely obiter dictum and hence not binding on the judge in the present dispute.