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dissent
/dɪˈsɛnt/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
- noun
a difference of opinion
- verb
withhold assent
Several Republicans dissented
- noun
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- verb
express opposition through action or words
dissent to the laws of the country