dissent

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

Verb Forms: dissented, dissenting, dissents

• To express disagreement with a prevailing opinion or decision.
• 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.

Examples

• ethnopolitical dissent
• Some Scrabble players DISSENT from the strategy of hoarding high-point tiles.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Related Words

majority opinion, minority report