Statements which are not necessary to the decision, which go beyond the occasion and lay down a rule that is unnecessary for the purpose in hand are generally termed 'dicta'; they have no binding authority on another court, but they may have some persuasive efficacy1.
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Statements which are not necessary to the decision, which go beyond the occasion and lay down a rule that is unnecessary for the purpose in hand are generally termed 'dicta'; they have no binding authority on another court, but they may have some persuasive efficacy1.
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