dissent

Meanings

Plural: dissents

Noun

• (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
  • "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
• a difference of opinion
• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
• Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.
• An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.
• A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
• A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, or failure to comply.

Verb

• withhold assent
  • "Several Republicans dissented"
• express opposition through action or words
  • "dissent to the laws of the country"
• be of different opinions
• To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
• To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.
• To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

Synonyms

differ, disagree, objection, protest, refute, reject, resist, take exception, take issue

Antonyms

accept, agree, agreement, allow, assent, capitulation, consensus, consent, follow

Related Words

majority opinion, minority report