Dissent

verb
dɪ'sɛnt

Noun

  • (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

    “he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion”

    Type of:Objection

  • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

    Similar:ObjectionProtest
    Type of:Resistance

  • a difference of opinion

    Type of:Disagreement

Verb

  • express opposition through action or words

    “dissent to the laws of the country”

    Similar:ProtestResist
    Type of:OpposeContradictControvert

  • withhold assent

    “Several Republicans dissented”

    Type of:DifferDisagree

  • be of different opinions

    Similar:DifferDisagree

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