An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
The report of a judgment made by one of the judges who has given it.
An arbitrament or award.
A judicial opinion expressed by judges on points that do not necessarily arise in the case, and are not involved in it.
A word placed below another, either literally or metaphorically: a subtext; an inadequate or subordinate term or description; a secret word or phrase; a watchword