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Definition of Dissent
1. Noun. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority. "He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
2. Verb. Withhold assent. "Several Republicans dissented"
3. Noun. A difference of opinion.
4. Verb. Express opposition through action or words. "Dissent to the laws of the country"
Generic synonyms: Contradict, Controvert, Oppose
Specialized synonyms: Strike, Walk Out, Demonstrate, March, Arise, Rebel, Rise, Rise Up, Rebel, Renegade
Derivative terms: Dissenter, Dissentient, Protest, Protestant, Protester, Protester, Resistant, Resistive
5. Noun. The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
Specialized synonyms: Boycott, Direct Action, Demonstration, Manifestation, Walkout
Generic synonyms: Resistance
Derivative terms: Object, Object, Protest
6. Verb. Be of different opinions. "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
Specialized synonyms: Clash, Contradict, Contravene, Negate
Derivative terms: Difference, Disagreement, Disagreement, Dissension, Dissension, Dissenter, Dissentient
Antonyms: Agree
Definition of Dissent
1. v. i. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.
2. n. The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement.
Definition of Dissent
1. to disagree [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: disagree
Medical Definition of Dissent
1. 1. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; followed by from. "The bill passed . . . Without a dissenting voice." (Hallam) "Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us." (Addison) 2. To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government. 3. To differ; to be of a contrary nature. Origin: L. Dissentire, dissentum; dis- + sentire to feel, think. See Sense. 1. The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement. "The dissent of no small number [of peers] is frequently recorded." (Hallam) 2. Separation from an established church, especially that of England; nonconformity. "It is the dissidence of dissent and the protestantism of the Protestant religion." (Burke) 3. Contrariety of nature; diversity in quality. "The dissent of the metals." (Bacon) Synonym: Disagreement, variance, difference, nonconcurrence, nonconformity. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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