nounπShareDisagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion."The student's dissent from the school's new dress code was voiced in a letter to the principal. "politicsgovernmentreligiondoctrinephilosophyattitudemoralvaluesocietystatetheologyrightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority."The student's dissent from the teacher's assignment was noted in the class journal. "politicsgovernmentrightactionattitudephilosophylawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Anglo-American common law) A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case"The judge's dissent argued that the school's new dress code was too restrictive. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, of failure to comply."The student received a detention for dissent after yelling at the teacher when she disagreed with her grade. "sportactionlawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to)."My brother dissented from the family's decision to go to the beach; he preferred the zoo. "politicsgovernmentstateattitudephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc."My sister dissents from our family's decision to buy a new car. "politicsgovernmentphilosophyattitudesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be different; to have contrary characteristics."My brother dissents from our family's decision to buy a dog; he prefers a cat. "politicsgovernmentsocietyattituderightmoralphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
