obiter dictum

noun

Definition of obiter dictumnext
as in analysis

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  1. analysis
  2. aside
  3. commentary
Noun
  • Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also includes management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, as well as details on the Trust's controls and procedures.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of analysis
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  • Perhaps Starboard could do without the occasional asides about removing CEOs at other companies, which ended up getting misquoted and misconstrued into highly disrespectful, unwarranted, and premature calls for Bourla’s removal.
    Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
  • As an aside, Musk’s takeover of Twitter/X is a completely different scenario.
    Mark Weinstein, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of aside
Noun
  • Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
  • His political commentary online often can feel the same way.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of commentary
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