dissent dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/

noun

1. () A difference of opinion  ( dissent )
   a difference of opinion
   
2. () (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
   
3. 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

1. () Withhold assent  ( dissent )
   withhold assent
    Several Republicans dissented
   Several Republicans dissented
   
2. 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
   
3. 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