Advisory Opinion
/ˈæd.vɪ.zər.i əˈpɪn.jən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal statement by a court or legal authority advising on the interpretation or application of law without deciding a specific case.
The international court issued an advisory opinion on the legality of the proposed maritime boundary.
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- advisory opinions
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Commentary
Advisory opinions are non-binding and differ from final judgments as they do not resolve actual disputes but provide legal guidance.
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