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Meaning of 'dissent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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.
2 . 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.

Meaning of 'dissent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dissent [ n]
Meaning (1):
- (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
Example in sentence:
  • he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion
2 . dissent [ v]
Meaning (2):
- express opposition through action or words
Example in sentence:
  • dissent to the laws of the country
Meaning (3):
- be of different opinions
Example in sentence:
  • I beg to differ!;
  • She disagrees with her husband on many questions
Meaning (4):
- withhold assent
Example in sentence:
  • Several Republicans dissented

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