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noun con·cur·rence \ kən-ˈkər-ən(t)s , -ˈkə-rən(t)s , kän- \

Definition of concurrence

1 a :the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances

The concurrence of heavy rain and strong winds delayed the plane's departure.

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

obtained the written concurrence of the attorney general

3 :a coincidence of equal powers in law

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Examples of concurrence in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of concurrence from the Web

Jordy, carefully monitors his activities schedule in concurrence with doctors.

— jim kleinpeter, NOLA.com, "2 in UGA tennis program facing felony charges: Report," 11 July 2017
With Burdick's amendment in place, the bill needs not only a Senate floor vote but also a House concurrence vote.

— hillary borrud, OregonLive.com, "Oregon Senate Democrats leave lobbying transparency proposals for dead," 6 July 2017
Senate President John Cullerton of Chicago scheduled Tuesday morning votes on whether to accept House changes to the budget legislation, concurrence action necessary to send them to Rauner’s desk.

— john o'connor, The Seattle Times, "Credit houses send Illinois positive financial signals," 3 July 2017
The proposal awaiting final House approval is similar to a Senate fiscal plan, meaning the House plan would need Senate concurrence.

— john o'connor, The Seattle Times, "Illinois lawmakers return after missing key budget deadline," 30 June 2017
The House of Representatives voted June 15 to remove the projects and now the trust fund projects are back with the Senate, waiting for concurrence with the changes the House made in the bill.

— kathleen gray, Detroit Free Press, "Stalemate could stall 114 recreational development projects in Michigan," 21 June 2017
The bill now returns to the Senate for concurrence on the amendment. .

— lsu manship school news service, NOLA.com, "Louisiana magnet school would be renamed for politician - with caveat," 5 June 2017
The water authority is well aware of the requirements of the Brown Act and to its knowledge fully complies with its requirements, including prohibitions against ad seriatim meetings designed to achieve collective concurrence.

— james dehaven, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Private water panel meetings continue apace, despite detractors," 4 June 2017
Reinhardt wrote in a concurrence to the order rejecting Ortiz’s appeal.

— maura dolan, latimes.com, "'Even the good hombres are not safe': Federal judge slams Trump deportations," 30 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of concurrence

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First Known Use: 15th century

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concurrence Synonyms

Synonyms

coexistence, coincidence, concurrency

Antonyms

conflict, disagreement, dissensus

Related Words

development, happening, occurrence; coevality, contemporaneousness, simultaneousness, synchronism, synchrony

Near Antonyms

asynchrony (or asynchronism)

CONCURRENCE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of concurrence for English Language Learners

: the state of agreeing with someone or something
: a situation in which two or more things happen at the same time : a situation in which things are concurrent