1. disagreement with or opposition to a prevailing opinion, policy, or decision
2. a judge’s written opinion disagreeing with the majority decision in a court case
Usage: legal

1. to disagree with or oppose a prevailing opinion, policy, or decision

Examples

• The senator voiced her dissent against the proposed legislation.
• Political dissent was not tolerated under the authoritarian regime.
• Justice Smith wrote a powerful dissent in the landmark case.
• Several board members dissented from the majority vote.
• The protesters dissented peacefully in the town square.
• His dissent from company policy led to heated discussions.
• The dissenting opinion raised important constitutional questions.