Concurring Opinion (Noun)
Meaning
An opinion that agrees with the court's disposition of the case but is written to express a particular judge's reasoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- In her concurring opinion, the judge elaborated on her rationale for agreeing with the majority decision.
- Justice Smith's concurring opinion diverged slightly from the majority opinion in its analysis of the case's central issue.
- A concurring opinion may affirm the same decision as the majority, yet challenge certain legal theories presented in the primary opinion.
- After drafting her dissent, Judge Lee instead wrote a concurring opinion upon reviewing an insightful note from her law clerk.
- His lengthy concurring opinion to the otherwise straightforward majority decision in Doe v. Johnson unexpectedly launched his successful career in legal academia.