dissent(noun) the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
(noun) a difference of opinion
(noun) (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
(verb) withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
(verb) be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
(verb) express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
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