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concurrence definition

con·cur·rence (-əns)

noun

  1. a happening together in time or place
  2. a combining to produce or bring about something
  3. agreement; accord
  4. Geom.
    1. the point where three or more lines or planes meet
    2. the junction of lines or surfaces

Etymology: ME < ML concurrentia < L concurrens: see concurrent

Also concurrency con·cur′·rency

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concurrence Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • seconder: Withdrawal of Motions 4. A motion may be withdrawn by the mover with the concurrence of the seconder.

Converse of object

  • desire: They have likewise sent down an Order concerning the Clerk of the Crown; in which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Adjective modifier

  • prior: The DV should not however agree alternative valuations without the prior concurrence of the RD/CV(S ) and the legal adviser to the authority.

Preposition: by

  • rand: On the results concurrence by rand in public coverage percent points higher than.

Noun used with modifier

  • host: In all cases, host government concurrence is required for refugee processing on foreign territory.
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You may call it coalition, you may call it the accidental and fortuitous concurrence of atoms†but when gentlemen are in the habit of finding themselves in the same Lobby, it is not unnatural to suppose that they may, under certain circumstances, be ready to unite themselves together for the purpose of forming an Administration and becoming responsible for the opinions that they severally entertain.

-Palmerston, HenryJohnTemple, 3rd Viscount

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