Dissent has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
"he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
2
a difference of opinion
"Several team members voiced their dissent regarding the new marketing strategy during the meeting."
3
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
"After years of peaceful protests, the community finally achieved their goal through an organized manifestation of dissent that brought national attention to the issue."
4
Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.
"The judge wrote a powerful dissent arguing that the new law violated fundamental constitutional rights."
Verb
1
withhold assent
"Several Republicans dissented"
2
express opposition through action or words
"dissent to the laws of the country"
3
be of different opinions
"I beg to differ!"
"She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
4
To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
"Several members of the committee chose to dissent from the majority's decision during the vote."
Example Sentences
"he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
noun
"Several Republicans dissented"
verb
"dissent to the laws of the country"
verb
"I beg to differ!"
verb
"She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
verb
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