Australian English Meaning of dissent

dissent

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Definitions and Meaning of dissent in English

Wordnet

dissent (n)

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

a difference of opinion

the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

Wordnet

dissent (v)

withhold assent

express opposition through action or words

be of different opinions

Webster

dissent (v. i.)

To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.

To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government.

To differ; to be of a contrary nature.

Webster

dissent (n.)

The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement.

Separation from an established church, especially that of England; nonconformity.

Contrariety of nature; diversity in quality.

FAQs About the word dissent

dissent

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority, a difference of opinion, the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation

conflict,discord,Discordance,Discord,Friction,Schism,strife,War,warfare,dissent

agreement,agreement,Harmony,Peace,concord,concordance,Concurrence,cooperation

dissensious => fractious, dissension => dissent, disseminator => Disseminator, disseminative => disseminative, dissemination => Dissemination,