The court's statement of its decision, usually written by a single judge, citing the facts, points of law, rationale, and decision or verdict. See also decision, judgment and verdict. concurring opinion. In appellate cases, a joining in by one or more judges to the principal opinion in the case, but for differing reasons or basis. dissenting opinion. An opinion written by one or more judges that disagrees with the one reached by the majority of the court. majority opinion.The opinion reached ...