Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion
An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority
When a player yells or even swears at the referee and gets a yellow card as a result
a difference of opinion (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion" withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
Dissent is strong disagreement or dissatisfaction with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. He is the toughest military ruler yet and has responded harshly to any dissent
If you dissent, you express disagreement with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. Just one of the 10 members dissented No one dissents from the decision to unify There are likely to be many dissenting voices
To disagree An appellate court opinion setting forth the minority view and outlining the disagreement of one or more judges with the decision of the majority