Obiter Dicta
"o·bi·ter dic·tum N., pl. obiter dic·ta
1. An opinion voiced by a judge that has only incidental bearing
on the case in question and is therefore not binding. Also Called dictum.
2. An incidental remark or observation;a passing comment.
[Latin, something said in passing: obiter, in passing; dictum, from neuter past participle of dicere, to say]"
--The American Heritage® Concise Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition.