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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
dis•sent /dɪˈsɛnt/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. to differ in thinking or opinion, esp. from the majority: [no object]If enough of us dissent, the new regulation won't be passed.[~ + from + object]He enjoys dissenting from us.

n. [uncountable]
  1. difference of thinking or opinion;
    disagreement:Dissent about the matter kept us from reaching an agreement.
dis•sent•er, n. [countable]See -sent-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
dis•sent  (di sent′),USA pronunciation v.i. 
  1. to differ in sentiment or opinion, esp. from the majority;
    withhold assent;
    disagree (often fol. by from):Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
  2. Governmentto disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government;
    take an opposing view.
  3. to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church.

n. 
  1. difference of sentiment or opinion.
  2. LawSee dissenting opinion. 
  3. Governmentdisagreement with the philosophy, methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
  4. separation from an established church, esp. the Church of England;
    nonconformity.
  • Latin dissentīre, equivalent. to dis- dis-1 + sentīre to feel
  • Middle French dissentir)
  • late Middle English dissenten (1400–50
dis•sent′ing•ly, adv. 
    4. 6. disagreement, dissatisfaction, opposition. Dissent, dissidence mean disagreement with the majority opinion. Dissent may express either withholding of agreement or open disagreement. Dissidence, formerly much the same as dissent, has come to suggest not only strong dissatisfaction but a determined opposition.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ vb (intransitive)
  1. to have a disagreement or withhold assent
  2. to refuse to conform to the doctrines, beliefs, or practices of an established church, and to adhere to a different system of beliefs and practices
 n
  1. a difference of opinion
  2. separation from an established church; Nonconformism
  3. the voicing of a minority opinion in announcing the decision on a case at law; dissenting judgment
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin dissentīre to disagree, from dis-1 + sentīre to perceive, feeldisˈsenting adj
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