Dissent

/dɪˈsɛnt/

noun

  1. Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

  2. An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

  3. (Anglo-American common law) A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case

verb

  1. To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

  2. To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

  3. To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

Synonyms: disagree, refute, reject, take exception

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