Opinion.
The explanation for the US Supreme Court's decision is called the opinion.
Opinion of the court.
The explanation for the US Supreme Court's decision is called the opinion.
The written explanation for the US Supreme Court's decision is called an opinion.See Related Questions for an expanded explanation.
Majority opinion
Dissent
Dissent
Dissent
Dissent
The opinion is the Supreme Court's decision on a case, usually accompanied by a written explanation that includes the reasoning and legal precedents used.
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
When the Supreme Court refuses to hear an appeal for a case, it means that they have denied the request for review. This denial does not establish any legal binding or precedent, and the decision of the lower court stands. The denial by the Supreme Court does not provide an explanation or indicate agreement with the lower court's decision.