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