concurrence

[ kuhn-kur-uhns, -kuhr- ]

noun

1. the act of concurring.
2. accordance in opinion; agreement:

   With the concurrence of several specialists, our doctor recommended surgery.

3. cooperation, as of agents or causes; combined action or effort.
4. simultaneous occurrence; coincidence:

   the concurrence of several unusual events.

5. Geometry. a point that is in three or more lines simultaneously.
6. Law. a power equally held or a claim shared equally.
7. Archaic. competition; rivalry.

concurrence

/ kənˈkʌrəns /

noun

1. the act of concurring
2. agreement in opinion; accord; assent
3. cooperation or combination
4. simultaneous occurrence; coincidence
5. geometry a point at which three or more lines intersect

Other Words From

• precon·currence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of concurrence¹

From the Medieval Latin word concurrentia, dating back to 1515–25. See concurrent, -ence

Example Sentences

In that concurrence, Ho declared that unauthorized immigration may qualify as an “invasion” under the Constitution akin to a foreign army storming over the border to wage war.

From Slate

I got down into the weeds of Roberts’ decision and some of Barrett’s concurrence, and I have to tell you that only in the Olympic sport of gymnastics have I ever seen such an ability to bend over backward while bowing before power.

From Salon

Indeed, as Justice Stephanie F. Stacy wrote in concurrence, the state Legislature has been dictating the process of reenfranchisement since 1875, when the current constitution was ratified.

From Slate

The bill was returned to the Assembly for routine concurrence in Senate amendments.

From Los Angeles Times

And Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his Dobbs concurrence that the court should overturn Obergefell, Griswold, and Lawrence v.

From Slate

Related Words

• unanimity