Dissent
/ˈdɪsɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.
The judge wrote a dissent from the majority opinion.
- (v.) To disagree, especially with a majority or official decision.
Several members dissented from the board's ruling.
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- dissents
- dissented
- dissenting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a dissent often refers specifically to a judge's written disagreement with the majority ruling, which can be influential in future cases.
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