Phrase guide

concurring opinion

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An opinion which follows the outcome of the majority of the court, but might be reached in a differing manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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noun

Meaning 2

an opinion that agrees with the court's disposition of the case but is written to express a particular judge's reasoning

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: opinion, legal opinion, judgment, judgement

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