dissent

Definition

• n. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
• n. a difference of opinion
• v. withhold assent

Word forms

Present participle

dissenting

Past tense

dissented

Third person singular

dissents

Past participle

dissented

Example sentences

1. n.

   There was a dissent among the members about the new policy.

2. vi.

   She decided to dissent from the group's decision on the project.