dissent
noun
1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
- he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
Definition categories: communication, objection
2. a difference of opinion
Definition categories: communication, disagreement
3. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
Similar word(s): objection, protest
Definition categories: act, resistance
verb
1. withhold assent
- Several Republicans dissented
Definition categories: communication, differ, disagree, dissent
2. express opposition through action or words
- dissent to the laws of the country
Similar word(s): protest, resist
Definition categories: social, contradict, controvert, oppose
3. be of different opinions
- She disagrees with her husband on many questions
Similar word(s): differ, disagree
Definition categories: communication