concurrences

noun

plural of concurrence
1
as in consensuses
the state of being of one opinion about something looked for some sign of concurrence among the delegates to the conference

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2
as in authorizations
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something we needed the concurrence of the boss before proceeding with the project

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Recent Examples of concurrences In both her dissents and concurrences, Thomas, the court’s only other Black member and its leading proponent of originalism, has been one of her main targets. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrences
  1. consensuses
  2. authorizations
  3. agreements
  4. permissions
  5. unisons
  6. consents
  7. permits
  8. signatures
Noun
  • With cultural consensuses in disrepair and taste informed by an ever evolving spate of social media and streaming platforms, mainstream music trends were almost reliably fractious.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of consensuses
Noun
  • Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Noun
  • Other notable laws passed this legislative session included a ban on 287(g) agreements and the Maryland Community Trust Act.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The clearest sign of that ambition is a pair of unannounced K-drama projects DRX has signed agreements around.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • The change reduced the number of approvals and permissions that data center developers need to seek from city officials, essentially fast-tracking all potential data center projects in Independence.
    — Ilana Arougheti Updated August 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Districts should also create clear, renewable educational-use permissions for students whose coursework or extracurricular activities require personal devices.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • The singers’ buchi drone formed the core of the music’s harmonic language, which relied mostly on unisons, major seconds, and minor thirds.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025
Definition of unisons
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of permits
Noun
  • Its separate entrance, elevators, and staff have always set it apart from the surrounding casino ecosystem, offering a smoke-free, gaming-free environment with all the brand’s usual service signatures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Adding quantum-safe signatures to a blockchain is a solvable engineering problem, according to Coinbase.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of signatures

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