Definition of Dissent
Dissent
dis·sent
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a difference of opinion or the holding of an opinion that varies from the commonly held view;
e.g. There was some dissent among the committee regarding the new proposal.
(noun)
a refusal to conform with the official doctrines of an established religious system;
e.g. She was censured for her dissent of the scriptural teachings.
(noun)
a scenario in which a court judge disagrees with the decision made by the majority of the judges in a particular court case;
e.g. The judge submitted his dissent of the case's verdict.
(verb)
to express an opinion that differs from the commonly held view;
e.g. She was too shy to dissent or offer an alternative solution.
(verb)
to refuse to grant one's approval or permission for something;
e.g. The parents decided to dissent to their child's request until they knew that it would be safe.
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