Definitions for dissent

Definitions for (noun) dissent

Main entry: objection, dissent, protest

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


Main entry: dissent

Definition: a difference of opinion


Main entry: dissent

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

Usage: he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion


Definitions for (verb) dissent

Main entry: dissent

Definition: withhold assent

Usage: Several Republicans dissented


Main entry: differ, disagree, dissent, take issue

Definition: be of different opinions

Usage: I beg to differ!; She disagrees with her husband on many questions


Main entry: dissent, resist, protest

Definition: express opposition through action or words

Usage: dissent to the laws of the country


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