dissent -
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
objection (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
jurisprudence,
law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
dissent -
a difference of opinion
disagreement the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
dissent -
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
resistance the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
boycott a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
direct action a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands
demonstration,
manifestation a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations"
walk out,
strike leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval; "She walked out on her husband and children"
demonstrate,
march march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"
Dissent is a sentiment or philosophy of non-agreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or an entity (e.g. an individual or political party which supports such policies). The term's antonyms include agreement, consensus (when all or nearly all parties agree on something) and consent (when one party agrees to a proposition made by another).
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dissent To express opposition through action or words.
