Concurring Opinion
/kənˈkɜːrɪŋ əˈpɪnjən/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial opinion by one or more judges who agree with the majority's conclusion but state different or additional reasons.
The justice wrote a concurring opinion to emphasize a different legal rationale.
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- concurring opinions
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Commentary
Concurring opinions are used to signal agreement with the outcome yet provide separate legal reasoning, which can influence future case law.
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