When Justices Agree with the Ruling of a Court Majority

question 22

Multiple Choice

When justices agree with the ruling of a court majority but not all of its reasoning,they may often write a(n)

• A) dissent.
• B) concurrence.
• C) ex parte.
• D) per curiam.
• E) writ of certiorari.

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Definitions:

Tenodesis

A surgical procedure to attach the end of a tendon to a bone.

Malignant Tumor

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Muscle Tissue

Specialized tissue in animals that is capable of contraction, allowing for movement of the body or internal organs.

Same Tone

A phrase that might imply identical pitch or sound quality; however, without context, its specific meaning is unclear. Likely not a standard key term in most disciplines.