Glossary

Author Point of View:

The perspective (opinions and beliefs) that an author shares with the reader through the text.

Concurring opinion:

A written legal opinion by one or more judges of a court that agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court, but states different reasons as the basis for his or her decision.

Dissenting opinion:

Written opinion in a legal case expressing disagreement with the ruling of the court.

Majority opinion:

Judicial opinion given by more than half of the members of the court.