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DISSENTING definition: 1. showing a strongly different opinion on a particular question, especially an official suggestion…. Learn more.
a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief: voice of dissent When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent. Synonym. disagreement. Compare. assent noun formal.
The meaning of DISSENTING is of or relating to the English Nonconformists. How to use dissenting in a sentence.
noun. : difference of opinion. heard voices of dissent at the meeting. : such as. a. : religious nonconformity. permitted no dissent from church teachings. b. law : a justice's nonconcurrence with a decision of the majority. cited an earlier case in her dissent. called also dissenting opinion.
DISSENTING meaning: 1. showing a strongly different opinion on a particular question, especially an official suggestion…. Learn more.
1. Difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement. 2. The refusal to conform to the authority or doctrine of an established church; nonconformity. 3. Law A judicial opinion reaching a conclusion contrary to that reached by the majority of judges deciding a case; a minority opinion. Also called dissenting opinion.
zz. Dissent definition: to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from). See examples of DISSENT used in a sentence.
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. Political dissent would no longer be tolerated. I made a gesture of dissent.
Definitions of dissenting. adjective. disagreeing, especially with a majority. synonyms: dissentient, dissident. negative. expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial.
Definition of dissenting adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
