An opinion disagreeing with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling is known as a(n)

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A dissenting opinion is when a justice writes and expresses their disagreement with the majority opinion of the Supreme Court decision. A concurring opinion is when a justice writes separately to agree with the outcome of the ruling but for different reasons. An opinion of the Court is the majority decision in a case. A docket decision is not a term commonly used in relation to Supreme Court rulings. A per curiam opinion is an unsigned opinion that reflects the view of the majority of the Court.

An Opinion Disagreeing with the Majority in a Supreme Court