Assertion and Obiter dictum

Assertion

Assertion noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.

Obiter dictum and assertion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obiter dictum" instead a noun "Assertion".

Obiter dictum

Obiter dictum noun - An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding.
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Assertion and obiter dictum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assertion" instead a noun phrase "Obiter dictum".
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