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dissent [n]
 
1)(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: objection  jurisprudence  differ 
 
2)a difference of opinion
    Synonyms :
    See Also: disagreement  differ 
 
3)the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
    Synonyms :objection protest 
    See Also: resistance  object  object  boycott  direct_action  demonstration  walkout 
 
dissent [v]
 
1)withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: differ  accede 
 
2)express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
    Synonyms :protest resist 
    See Also: contradict  contestant  demonstrator  strike  demonstrate  arise  rebel 
 
3)be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
    Synonyms :differ disagree take_issue 
    See Also: disagreement  discord  contestant  conflict  disagreement  agree  clash  contradict 
 



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