noun Download 🔗Share Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion. Examples : "The student's written dissents to the new school rules were collected and submitted to the principal. " politics government religion doctrine philosophy theology society state moral attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority. Examples : "The teacher ignored the student's quiet dissents when assigning extra homework over the weekend. " politics government right law society attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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 Examples : ""The published court decision included the majority opinion and two dissents, outlining the reasons why some judges disagreed with the final ruling." " politics government law right state Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "Example Sentence: "The player received a technical foul because his dissents after the referee's call included yelling and aggressive gestures." " sport law action attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to). Examples : ""My younger brother often dissents from my suggestions on what movie to watch." " politics government law society attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc. Examples : "My brother usually agrees with my parents, but he often dissents when they talk about politics. " politics government law society philosophy attitude right Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be different; to have contrary characteristics. Examples : "My sister dissents from the family's decision to move, preferring to stay in their current home. " attitude philosophy politics value character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
