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Definition dissent in American English

dissent verb

[intransitive] verb
/dɪˈsent/
1

to express strong disagreement, especially with what people in authority think or with what most people think

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1.1

to officially disagree with the judgment made by the other judges working with you on a legal case

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Definition dissent in American English