Running togeth- er ; having the same authority ; thus we say a concurrent consideration occurs in the case of mutual promises ; such and such a court have concurrent jurisdiction ; that is, each has the same jurisdiction. CONCUSSION, civ. law , is the un- lawful forcin…
What is Concurrent?
er ; having the same authority ; thus
we say a concurrent consideration
occurs in the case of mutual promises ;
such and such a court have concurrent
jurisdiction ; that is, each has the same
jurisdiction.
CONCUSSION, civ. law , is the un-
lawful forcing of another by threats of
violence to give something of value.
It differs from robbery in this, that in
robbery the tiling is taken by force,
while in concussion it is obtained by
threatened violence. Hein. I1C9. El. §
1071.
CONDEDIT, cccl. law , is the name
of a plea, entered by a party to a libel
filed in the ecclesiastical court, in
which it is pleaded that the deceased
made the will which is the subject of
the suit, and that he was of sound
mind. 2 Eng. Heel. Rep. 438 ; G
Eng. Eccl. Rep. 431.
Why Concurrent matters
Concurrent appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
How Concurrent works in practice
In practice, Concurrent is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.