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Definition Of Opinion:


nThe court's statement of  its decision, usually written by a single judge, citing the facts, points of law, rationale, and decision or verdict.
See also decision, judgment and verdict.concurring opinionIn appellate cases, a joining in by one or more judges to the principal opinion in the case, but for differing reasons or basis.dissenting opinionAn opinion written by one or more judges that disagrees with the one reached by the majority of the court.majority opinionThe opinion reached by the majority of the court; usually known simply as the opinion.per curiam opinion(Latin.) By the court; an opinion reached by an appeals court and handed down without identifying its writer by name.

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