Concurrences

/kənˈkɜːrənsɪz/ plural

Definition

Multiple instances of agreement, simultaneous occurrences, or combinations of circumstances happening together.

Etymology

The regular English plural of concurrence, formed by adding -s. Became more common in legal and academic writing where multiple instances of agreement or simultaneous events needed to be discussed.

Kelly Says

Legal documents love concurrences as a plural—appellate courts can have multiple judges writing separate concurrences, each adding their own philosophical or legal reasoning while still agreeing on the outcome, creating a fascinating paper trail of judicial thinking.

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