If an appellate judge agrees with the majority's decision but for different reasons,the judge may write a "dissenting" opinion.

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If a judge agrees with the majority's decision but for different reasons,she may write a concurring opinion stating the reasons she used to reach the majority's conclusion.Judges disagreeing with the majority may write a dissenting opinion,giving their reasons for reaching a contrary conclusion.

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