dissents

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of expressing disagreement or protest, especially in a formal way.

  - "The judge's dissenting opinion in the case was strongly worded."
  - "The minority party filed a dissent to the proposed legislation."

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Antonyms

agreement , assent , capitulation , consensus , accept , agree , allow , assent , consent , follow

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Synonyms

disagree , refute , reject , take exception

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dissents
assents , pents , iments

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Variants

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dissent , dissented , dissenting , dissents , dissenting opinion

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to disagree', from Old French desentir, from des- 'apart' + sentir 'to feel'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissenting' was first used in English law in the 14th century.

2. In the United States, the Supreme Court often releases dissenting opinions when the majority and minority justices cannot agree on a decision.

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Related Concepts

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1. minority opinion: A dissenting opinion that is not supported by the majority.

2. dissenting judge: A judge who expresses disagreement with the majority opinion in a court case.

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Culture

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In literature and politics, a dissenting opinion can be a powerful tool for change, challenging the status quo and sparking debate and discussion.

How to Memorize "dissents"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'dissent' as 'dis-agree-ment'.

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