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dissent

(d/I/'s/E/nt )

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority(noun.communication)

Example:
He expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion.

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a difference of opinion(noun.communication)

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the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent(noun.act)

Synonym:
objection, protest

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The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement.(noun)

source: webster1913

withhold assent(verb.communication)

Example:
Several Republicans dissented.

Antonym:
accede, acquiesce, assent

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express opposition through action or words(verb.social)

Example:
Dissent to the laws of the country.

Synonym:
protest, resist

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be of different opinions(verb.communication)

Synonym:
differ, disagree, take issue
Antonym:
agree, concord, concur, hold

source: wordnet30
To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.(verb)

source: webster1913

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