ALL meanings of dissent
dis·sent
D d - intransitive verb dissent disagree with majority 1
- abbreviation DISSENT disagreement 1
- noun dissent Hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed. 1
- verb without object dissent to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision. 1
- verb without object dissent to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view. 1
- verb without object dissent to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church. 1
- noun dissent difference of sentiment or opinion. 1
- noun dissent dissenting opinion. 1
- noun dissent disagreement with the philosophy, methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government. 1
- noun dissent separation from an established church, especially the Church of England; nonconformity. 1
- noun dissent Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion. 0
- noun dissent An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority. 0
- noun dissent (Anglo-American common law) A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case. 0
- noun dissent (sports) A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, of failure to comply. 0
- verb dissent (Intransitive Verb) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to). 0
- verb dissent (Intransitive Verb) To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc. 0
- verb dissent (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To be different; to have contrary characteristics. 0
- uncountable noun dissent Dissent is strong disagreement or dissatisfaction with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. 0
- verb dissent If you dissent, you express disagreement with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. 0
- verb dissent to have a disagreement or withhold assent 0
- verb dissent to refuse to conform to the doctrines, beliefs, or practices of an established church, and to adhere to a different system of beliefs and practices 0
- noun dissent a difference of opinion 0
- noun dissent separation from an established church; Nonconformism 0
- noun dissent the voicing of a minority opinion in announcing the decision on a case at law; dissenting judgment 0
- intransitive verb dissent to differ in belief or opinion; disagree 0
- intransitive verb dissent to reject the doctrines and forms of an established church 0
- noun dissent the act of dissenting 0
- noun dissent the rendering of a minority opinion in the decision of a law case 0
- noun dissent religious nonconformity 0