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Dissent
01
a difference of opinion, especially from commonly accepted beliefs
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
dissents
Examples
There was open dissent among the committee members over the proposal.
02
a formal statement in which a judge disagrees with the opinion or decision of the majority
Specialized
Examples
The justice wrote a powerful dissent challenging the court's reasoning.
03
the action of demonstrating opposition in public or organized form
Examples
The streets filled with crowds showing dissent against the new law.
to dissent
01
to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
dissent
3rd person singular
dissents
Past simple
dissented
Past participle
dissented
Examples
She was known to often dissent during meetings, always challenging the prevailing views.
02
to disagree with or reject the doctrines of an orthodox or established church, often by withdrawing membership
Examples
In the 16th century, many Christians dissented from the Church of England.
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