Dissent: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissent

 

[ dɪˈsɛnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

political

Disagreement with or opposition to an opinion or policy. Dissent often leads to debate and discussion.

Synonyms

disagreement, disapproval, opposition

Examples of usage

  • Dissent among the members of the committee delayed the decision.
  • His dissent on the proposed legislation sparked a heated argument.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

To hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. To disagree or dispute.

Synonyms

disagree, object, protest

Examples of usage

  • The judge dissented from the majority opinion in the case.
  • She was not afraid to dissent from the prevailing viewpoint.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissidência

🇮🇳 असहमति

🇩🇪 Abweichung

🇮🇩 perbedaan pendapat

🇺🇦 незгода

🇵🇱 niezgoda

🇯🇵 異議

🇫🇷 dissidence

🇪🇸 disensión

🇹🇷 muhalefet

🇰🇷 이의

🇸🇦 اختلاف

🇨🇿 nesouhlas

🇸🇰 nesúhlas

🇨🇳 异议

🇸🇮 nesoglasje

🇮🇸 ósamkomulag

🇰🇿 келіспеушілік

🇬🇪 განსხვავება

🇦🇿 narazılıq

🇲🇽 disensión

Word origin

The word 'dissent' originated from the Latin word 'dissensus', which means disagreement. The concept of dissent has played a crucial role in history, from political revolutions to social movements. Dissent is often seen as a fundamental aspect of democracy, allowing for diverse opinions and challenging the status quo.

See also: assent, sentence, sentry.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,663 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.