Minority Opinion
/ˈmaɪnɚɪti əˈpɪnjən/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial opinion written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority's decision in a case.
The dissenting judge wrote a minority opinion explaining his disagreement with the ruling.
Forms
- minority opinions
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Commentary
A minority opinion holds no binding precedent but may influence future legal reasoning or decisions.
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