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