Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "concurring opinion" is correct and commonly used in written English, especially in legal contexts.
It refers to a written statement made by a judge or justice who agrees with the majority opinion in a court case, but for different reasons or with different emphasis. Example: In the landmark Supreme Court case, Justice Roberts wrote a concurring opinion in addition to the majority opinion, emphasizing the importance of protecting individual privacy rights in the digital age.
Dictionary
concurring opinion
noun
An opinion which follows the outcome of the majority of the court, but might arrive there in a differing manner.
Exact(48)
Concurring Opinion by BROWN, J.
Concurring Opinion by MORENO, J.
See also concurring opinion of Judge Lay.
Cf., however, the concurring opinion of Mr. Justice Douglas.
For concurring opinion of Mr. Justice FRANKFURTER see 79 S.Ct.
Justice Alito's concurring opinion in last week's case is particularly striking.
Similar(12)
Justices Scalia and Thomas also filed concurring opinions.
Two concurring opinions offered contrasting proposals.
And the two concurring opinions went even further.
Judge George Bundy Smith and Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye filed concurring opinions.
O'Connor, J., and Thomas, J., filed concurring opinions.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com