1. not agreeing or expressing agreement with a decision or opinion
Usage: legal; formal

Examples

• The nonconcurring judge wrote a separate opinion explaining her disagreement.
• Three board members filed nonconcurring statements with the final report.
• The nonconcurring justices argued that the majority had misinterpreted the law.
• His nonconcurring vote prevented the committee from reaching unanimous approval.
• The nonconcurring opinion raised important constitutional questions.
• Several nonconcurring members walked out of the meeting in protest.