Dissent (Noun)
Meaning 1
A difference of opinion.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The judge's dissent from the majority opinion was a scathing critique of the court's decision.
- Her vocal dissent from the company's new policy sparked a heated debate among her colleagues.
- The senator's dissent from the party line on the issue of taxation was seen as a bold move.
- The artist's work was a dissent from the traditional norms of beauty and aesthetics.
- The professor's dissent from the prevailing view on the topic was met with skepticism by her peers.
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Meaning 2
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.