spec. Difference of opinion in regard to religious doctrine or worship.

The action of dissent, v.; a differing in opinion; disagreement.

Frequently with capital initial. Refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or usages of the Church of England, or of any established church…

spec. Want of conformity in worship; refusal to conform to the religious worship or ecclesiastical polity established or publicly recognized; = non…

= nonconformity, n. Obsolete.

Failure or refusal to conform, spec. with the usages of the Church of England.

diversity of opinion.

= nonconformity, n.

Disagreement in matters of religious belief and observance; = dissent, n. 3. Obsolete.

the principles and practice of Dissenters.

Nonconformity; nonconformist principles and practices.

Religious dissent as a system; nonconformity.

condition or rank of Dissenters.