concurrence

noun con·cur·rence \-ˈkər-ən(t)s, -ˈkə-rən(t)s\

: the state of agreeing with someone or something

: a situation in which two or more things happen at the same time : a situation in which things are concurrent

Full Definition of CONCURRENCE

a : the simultaneous occurrence of events or circumstances

b : the meeting of concurrent lines in a point

a : agreement or union in action : cooperation

b (1) : agreement in opinion or design (2) : consent

: a coincidence of equal powers in law

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15th century

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