Synonyms: pronouncement, say-so, dictum
Definition: an authoritative declaration
Similar words: declaration
Definition: a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
Synonyms: dictum, obiter dictum
Definition: an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
Similar words: judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion
Definition: the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
Usage: opinions are usually written by a single judge