Dictionary Check: dissent
"dissent" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
Example:
"he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
noun
a difference of opinion
noun
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
verb
withhold assent
Example:
"Several Republicans dissented"
verb
express opposition through action or words
Example:
"dissent to the laws of the country"
verb
be of different opinions
Example:
"I beg to differ!"
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