dissent
/dɪˈsɛnt/ noun C2- Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion. · ethnopolitical dissent
- An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.
- A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
- A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, or failure to comply.
Plural dissents
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They were walking slowly along in deep conversation, and I saw her making quick little movements of her hands as if she were very earnest in what she was saying, while he listened intently, and once or twice shook his head in strong dissent.
The old man looked at her for an instant with an expression of the deepest tenderness, then, turning towards the notary, he significantly winked his eye in token of dissent.
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