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dissent
dissent
/dɪˈsɛnt/
noun
(
)
A difference of opinion
(
dissent
)
a difference of opinion
(
)
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
(
dissent
)
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
(
dissent
,
objection
,
protest
)
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Thousands of people gathered to protest against the unjust law.
Thousands of people gathered to protest against the unjust law.
verb
(
)
Withhold assent
(
dissent
)
withhold assent
Several Republicans dissented
Several Republicans dissented
Be of different opinions
(
dissent
,
differ
,
take issue
,
disagree
)
be of different opinions
I beg to differ!
I beg to differ!
She disagrees with her husband on many questions
She disagrees with her husband on many questions
Express opposition through action or words
(
dissent
,
resist
,
protest
)
express opposition through action or words
Dissent to the laws of the country
dissent to the laws of the country
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