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    dissent
    /dɪˈsɛnt/

    noun

    • 1. the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held: "there was no dissent from this view"

    verb

    • 1. hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held: "two members dissented from the majority"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISSENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Dissent means a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief. It can also be a legal opinion by a judge in a court that differs from the opinion of most of the other judges.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dissentDissent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of dissent as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how dissent is used in law, religion, politics, and grammar.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dissentDissent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To dissent is to publicly disagree with an official opinion or decision. Dissent is also a noun referring to public disagreement. Both verb and noun are often used in reference to a statement by a judge who disagrees with a decision made by other judges.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › dissentDISSENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Dissent definition: to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from). See examples of DISSENT used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISSENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Dissent means strong disagreement or dissatisfaction with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of dissent with Collins English Dictionary.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › dissent_1dissent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Dissent is the fact of having or expressing opinions that are different from those that are officially accepted, especially in politics or religion. It can also mean the offence of disagreeing with the referee in sport, or a judge's statement in law.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › dissentDissent - definition of dissent by The Free Dictionary

    Dissent means to disagree or differ from a prevailing or official position, or to refuse to conform to an established church or doctrine. It can also refer to a judicial opinion that contradicts the majority view in a case.

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