Definitions

1. adverb

in a casual or offhand manner

“She obiter mentioned her trip to the beach during the conversation.”

2. noun

a casual or offhand remark

“His obiter during the speech was about the weather.”

3. noun

a judge’s comment in a judicial opinion that is not essential to the decision but provides insight into the judge’s reasoning

“The obiter in the judge’s opinion highlighted the importance of considering environmental factors.”