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dissent definition

dis·sent (di sent′)

intransitive verb

  1. to differ in belief or opinion; disagree: often with from
  2. to reject the doctrines and forms of an established church

Etymology: ME dissenten < L dissentire < dis-, apart + sentire, to feel, think: see send

noun

the act of dissenting; specif.,
  1. the rendering of a minority opinion in the decision of a law case
  2. religious nonconformity

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