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Plurality
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with reference to the U.S Supreme court, the opinion that is supported by more justices than any other opinion in a single case but not supported by a majority of the justices.
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Per Curiam
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"by the court"
An opinion issued by and for the entire court rather than by one judge writing for the court |
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Dissenting Opinion
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An appellate judge's opinion explaining the judges disagreement with the court majority's decision.
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Concurring Opinion
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An opinion written by an appellate court judge stating why the judge agreed with other judges.
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Certiorari
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Writ asking U.S. Supreme court to review a case, if granted, the Court will order the lower court to provide record of the case
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