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dissents

/dɪˈsents/ /dɪˈsɛnts/

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noun

Désaccord, opposition

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. "

Les désaccords écrits de l'élève concernant les nouvelles règles de l'école ont été recueillis et soumis au directeur.

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noun

Désaccord, dissidence

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. "

Le professeur a ignoré les désaccords discrets de l'élève lorsqu'il a donné des devoirs supplémentaires pour le week-end.

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noun

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 published court decision included the majority opinion and two dissents, outlining the reasons why some judges disagreed with the final ruling." "

La décision de justice publiée comprenait l'opinion majoritaire et deux opinions dissidentes, exposant les raisons pour lesquelles certains juges n'étaient pas d'accord avec la décision finale.

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noun

Contestation, infraction

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." "

Le joueur a reçu une faute technique car ses contestations après la décision de l'arbitre comprenaient des cris et des gestes agressifs.

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verb

désapprouver, contester

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." "

Mon jeune frère conteste souvent mes suggestions quant au film à regarder.

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verb

Disserter, s'opposer

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. "

Mon frère est généralement d'accord avec mes parents, mais il s'oppose souvent lorsqu'ils parlent de politique.

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verb

Différer, diverger

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. "

Ma sœur diffère de la décision de la famille de déménager, préférant rester dans sa maison actuelle.

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