concurrence
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con·cur·rence

noun \-ˈkər-ən(t)s, -ˈkə-rən(t)s\

Definition of CONCURRENCE

1
a : the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances
b : the meeting of concurrent lines in a point
2
a : agreement or union in action : cooperation
b (1) : agreement in opinion or design
(2) : consent
3
: a coincidence of equal powers in law

Examples of CONCURRENCE

  1. <the concurrence of my birthday and the concert by my favorite rock band made my preference for a birthday present pretty obvious>
  2. <looked for some sign of concurrence among the delegates to the conference>

First Known Use of CONCURRENCE

15th century

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