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Glossary of Criminal
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Opinion: A judge's written explanation of a decision of the court or of a majority of judges. A dissenting opinion disagrees with the majority; a concurring opinion agrees with the decision of the court but offers further comment.
Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
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