Asides
/əˈsaɪdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Remarks made by a judge or counsel that are not part of the official record but provide insight or commentary.
The judge's asides helped clarify her reasoning behind the ruling.
Forms
- aside
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Commentary
Asides typically appear in oral proceedings and are not binding legal statements but may influence understanding of the case.
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