"advisory opinion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: advisory opinions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} advisory opinion (plural advisory opinions)
  1. (law) An opinion issued by a court that does not have the effect of resolving a specific legal case, but merely advises on the constitutionality or interpretation of a law. Wikipedia link: advisory opinion Categories (topical): Law Related terms: declaratory judgment Translations (opinion issued by a court that does not have the effect of resolving a specific legal case): neuvoa-antava lausunto (Finnish), opinia doradcza [feminine] (Polish), aviz consultativ [neuter] (Romanian), opinión consultiva [feminine] (Spanish), opinión asesora [feminine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-advisory_opinion-en-noun-7wkLy953 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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