dissenting

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/

dis•sent /dɪˈsɛnt/USA pronunciation v.

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.

difference of thinking or opinion;
disagreement:Dissent about the matter kept us from reaching an agreement.

dis•sent•er, n. [countable]See -sent-.

dis•sent (di sent′),USA pronunciation v.i.

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.
Governmentto disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government;
take an opposing view.
to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church.

difference of sentiment or opinion.
LawSee dissenting opinion.
Governmentdisagreement with the philosophy, methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
separation from an established church, esp. the Church of England;
nonconformity.

dis•sent′ing•ly, adv.

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dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ vb (intransitive)

to have a disagreement or withhold assent
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

a difference of opinion
separation from an established church; Nonconformism
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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