concurrence

noun

con·​cur·​rence kən-ˈkər-ən(t)s How to pronounce concurrence (audio)
-ˈkə-rən(t)s,
kän-
1
a
: agreement or union in action : cooperation
b(1)
: agreement in opinion or design
(2)
: consent
obtained the written concurrence of the attorney general
2
: a coincidence of equal powers in law
3
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

Examples of concurrence in a Sentence

the concurrence of my birthday and the concert by my favorite band made my preference for a birthday present pretty obvious looked for some sign of concurrence among the delegates to the conference
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But that’s the end of my concurrence with this cosmetic and ridiculous stunt of showmanship. Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025 In a concurrence, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that demographic realities in LA and factors like race and work sites could be relevant to whether someone is residing in the country illegally. September 9, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025 Kavanaugh wrote in his concurrence that the plaintiffs likely lack standing to bring the legal challenge, contending the administration is likely to succeed in defeating the lawsuit. Ella Lee, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025 The House resolutions now go to the Senate for concurrence. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concurrence

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "concentration," borrowed from Medieval Latin concurrentia "coming together, simultaneous occurrence," noun derivative of Latin concurrent-, concurrens "running together, concurrent"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Time Traveler
The first known use of concurrence was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concurrence. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

concurrence

noun
con·​cur·​rence kən-ˈkər-ən(t)s How to pronounce concurrence (audio)
-ˈkə-rən(t)s,
kän-
1
: agreement in action, opinion, or intent : cooperation
2
3
: a coming together : conjunction

Legal Definition

concurrence

noun
con·​cur·​rence kən-ˈkər-əns How to pronounce concurrence (audio)
1
: the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances
2
: an agreement in judgment
specifically : a judge's or justice's separate opinion that differs in reasoning but agrees in the decision of the court
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