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dissent

/dɪˈsɛnt/

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noun

Désaccord, dissidence

Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

Examples :

"The student's dissent from the school's new dress code was voiced in a letter to the principal. "

Le désaccord de l'élève avec le nouveau code vestimentaire de l'école a été exprimé dans une lettre au principal.

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Désaccord, dissidence

An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

Examples :

"The student's dissent from the teacher's assignment was noted in the class journal. "

Le désaccord de l'élève avec le devoir de l'enseignant a été noté dans le journal de classe.

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Opinion dissidente

(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 judge's dissent argued that the school's new dress code was too restrictive. "

L'opinion dissidente du juge soutenait que le nouveau code vestimentaire de l'école était trop restrictif.

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noun

Contestation, désaccord, opposition

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 :

"The student received a detention for dissent after yelling at the teacher when she disagreed with her grade. "

L'élève a été puni pour contestation après avoir crié sur le professeur lorsqu'il n'était pas d'accord avec sa note.

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verb

Désapprouver, contester

To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

Examples :

"My brother dissented from the family's decision to go to the beach; he preferred the zoo. "

Mon frère a désapprouvé la décision de la famille d'aller à la plage ; il préférait le zoo.

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verb

Disserter, être en désaccord

To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

Examples :

"My sister dissents from our family's decision to buy a new car. "

Ma sœur est en désaccord avec la décision de notre famille d'acheter une nouvelle voiture.

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verb

Disserter, différer

To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

Examples :

"My brother dissents from our family's decision to buy a dog; he prefers a cat. "

Mon frère diffère de la décision de notre famille d'acheter un chien ; il préfère un chat.

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