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   Dis·sen·sion

   /dəˈsen(t)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. disagreement that leads to discord: "these issues caused bitter dissension in the party"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin dissensio(n-), from the verb dissentire (see dissent).

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   The meaning of DISSENSION is disagreement; especially : partisan and contentious quarreling. How to use dissension in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dissension.

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   Dissension definition: strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.. See examples of DISSENSION used in a sentence.

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   DISSENSION meaning: 1. arguments and disagreement, especially in an organization, group, political party, etc.: 2…. Learn more.

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   DISSENSION definition: 1. arguments and disagreement, especially in an organization, group, political party, etc.: 2…. Learn more.

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   A dissension is a disagreement, or difference of opinion, and the meaning hasn't changed since the word first came into use in French in about the 12th century. Sometimes a dissension is simply a brief and easily resolved disagreement, and at other times it might last for thousands of years.

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   disagreement between people or within a group. These issues caused bitter dissension in the party. Definition of dissension noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   n. Difference of opinion; disagreement. See Synonyms at conflict. [Middle English dissencioun, from Old French dissension, from Latin dissēnsiō, dissēnsiōn-, from dissēnsus, past participle of dissentīre, to dissent; see dissent .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.