Concurring opinion

When a judge agrees without another judge’s decision.



Word Structure

kuhn-KER-ing | uh-PIN-yuhn

Sentence Examples

A concurring opinion agrees with the majority.

The concurring opinion may be unpopular.

The concurring judge writes a separate opinion

Semantic Relatives

Agree

Dissenting Opinion

Judge



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 7 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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