advisory opinion

noun

, Law.

a formal opinion that is given on a point of law by a court, judge, or judges on request from a legislature or government official, contrasted with an opinion in a case at law where the point is being adjudicated.

The court may also give an advisory opinion upon any dispute or question referred to it by the council or by the assembly.

I was recommending a favorable advisory opinion from the security point of view from the Department of State.

The court may also give an advisory opinion upon any dispute or question referred to it by the Council or by the Assembly.

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