dissent meaning and definition

DISSENT noun

Definition of dissent (noun)

1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
   • "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
2. a difference of opinion
3. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
   • synonyms: objection, protest

DISSENT verb

Definition of dissent (verb)

1. withhold assent
   • "Several Republicans dissented"
   • antonym: accede
2. express opposition through action or words
   • "dissent to the laws of the country"
   • synonyms: protest, resist
3. be of different opinions
   • "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
   • synonyms: differ, disagree, take issue
   • antonym: agree