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What is the term used to describe a written statement by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion of the Court?

Retry Correct Incorrect A dissenting opinion is a written statement by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion of the Court. It offers an alternative viewpoint on the legal reasoning and outcome of the case.

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What is the term used to describe a written statement by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion of the Court?

• Precedent
• Verdict
• Dissent
• Concurrence