An opinion that is written by a justice who disagrees with the majority decision is referred to as a ______.

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A dissenting opinion is written by a justice who disagrees with the majority decision. A majority opinion is written by the majority of the justices and represents the official decision of the court. A concurring opinion is written by a justice who agrees with the majority decision, but for different reasons. There is no such thing as a minority opinion.

An Opinion That Is Written by a Justice Who Disagrees