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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"
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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.
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 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.
If you dissent, you express disagreement with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority.
Definition of dissent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
dissent (from something) to have or express opinions that are different from those that are officially accepted. Only two ministers dissented from the official view. There were a few dissenting voices, but the vast majority supported the plan.
DISSENT definition: 1. a situation in which someone does not agree with something: 2. to not agree with other people…. Learn more.
Dissent is an opinion, philosophy or sentiment of non-agreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or policy enforced under the authority of a government, political party or other entity or individual. A dissenting person may be referred to as a dissenter .
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.
