dissent

Definitions


[dɪˈsɛnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held
(e.g: there was no dissent from this view)

- (in sport) the offence of expressing disagreement with the referee's decision
(e.g: he was sent off for dissent)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin dissentire ‘differ in sentiment’


[dɪˈsɛnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held
(e.g: two members dissented from the majority)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin dissentire ‘differ in sentiment’




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