dissent
/dɪsˈɛnt/
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Definitions
Noun
(law) the difference of one judge''s opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
Noun
a difference of opinion
Noun
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Verb
withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
Verb
express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
Verb
be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"