dissent
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Noun
[change]- Dissent is a difference of opinion.
- In his dissent he pointed out what was wrong with the decision.
- Dissent can be a public protest to show disagreement with government.
- The people marched in the street, showing their dissent to the changes to the law.
Verb
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- To dissent is to disagree or have a different opinion.
- The judge strongly dissented the decision of the Supreme Court.
- To dissent can be to take action to show disagreement.
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