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- DictionaryDis·sent/dəˈsent/
noun
- 1. the expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held: "there was no dissent from this view"
verb
- 1. hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed: "two members dissented from the majority"
The meaning of DISSENT is to withhold assent or approval. How to use dissent in a sentence.
a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief: voice of dissent When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent. Synonym. disagreement. Compare. assent noun formal.
Dissent definition: to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from). See examples of DISSENT used in a sentence.
To dissent is to publicly disagree with an official opinion or decision. Dissent is also a noun referring to public disagreement. Both verb and noun are often used in reference to a statement by a judge who disagrees with a decision made by other judges.
Dissent is strong disagreement or dissatisfaction with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. He is the toughest military ruler yet and has responded harshly to any dissent.
noun. /dɪˈsent/ (formal) [uncountable] the fact of having or expressing opinions that are different from those that are officially accepted. political/religious dissent. Voices of dissent began to rise against the established authority in the 1950s and 1960s. Stability only exists in the country because dissent has been suppressed. Extra Examples.
DISSENT definition: 1. a situation in which someone does not agree with something: 2. to not agree with other people…. Learn more.
[countable] a judge's statement giving reasons why he or she disagrees with a decision made by the other judges in a court case. See dissent in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: dissent. Definition of dissent noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
1. Difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement. 2. The refusal to conform to the authority or doctrine of an established church; nonconformity. 3. Law A judicial opinion reaching a conclusion contrary to that reached by the majority of judges deciding a case; a minority opinion. Also called dissenting opinion.
To differ with another's opinion; disagree. To openly differ with or reject an official, esp. political, belief, procedure, etc. To reach a conclusion contrary to the majority of the judges deciding a case; render a minority opinion.
