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What is the name of the written document that explains the reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision?

Retry Correct Incorrect Supreme Court rulings are conveyed through written opinions, which include the majority opinion, concurrence, and dissenting opinion. These documents elucidate the Court’s stance and the reasoning behind decisions.

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What is the name of the written document that explains the reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision?

• Verdict
• Dissent
• Opinion
• Precedent