fatwa — a formal legal opinion given by a recognized religious leader; a religious pronouncement or verdict concerning a controversial question. (religion-online.org)
However, the transcript revealed that there was only a preliminary analysis of the question, not a formal legal opinion, and that the law firm that provided the analysis no longer exists. (nplusonemag.com)
In a formal legal opinion, Brnovich sided with Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns, who has been trying for months to get Arizona Public Service to open its books to show political donations. (greentechmedia.com)