dissent
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A strong difference of opinion, especially disagreement with an official or widely held view.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Dissenting opinion" is the standard legal term for a judge's written disagreement with the majority ruling.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The judge's _____ argued forcefully that the majority had misread the law."
Answer: dissent
In your own words, what does "dissent" mean?
A strong difference of opinion, especially disagreement with an official or widely held view.
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