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Noun: dissent di'sent- (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
"he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion" - A difference of opinion
- The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- protest, objection Verb: dissent di'sent- Withhold assent
"Several Republicans dissented" - Express opposition through action or words
"dissent to the laws of the country" - protest, resist - Be of different opinions
- disagree, differ, take issue
Sounds like: descent Derived forms: dissented, dissents, dissenting See also: dissension, dissenter, dissentient, dissentious Type of: contradict, controvert, disagreement, objection, oppose, resistance Antonym: assent Encyclopedia: Dissent |