Dictionary definition · dissent
noun
- (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority"he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
- a difference of opinion
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
verb
- withhold assent"Several Republicans dissented"
- express opposition through action or words"dissent to the laws of the country"
- be of different opinions"I beg to differ!"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).