If judges agree with the outcome favored by the majority but wishes to present their own reasons for agreeing with the decision, they may write a

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A concurring opinion is written by a judge who agrees with the decision of the majority of the court but wants to offer different reasons for reaching the same conclusion. Dissenting opinions are written by judges who disagree with the majority, while the majority opinion is the official decision of the court. A writ of certiorari is a document issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court, and "consenting opinion" is not a recognized term in this context.

If Judges Agree with the Outcome Favored by the Majority