1. disagreements with or refusals to accept an official opinion or decision

1. disagrees with or refuses to accept an official opinion or decision

Examples

• The Supreme Court ruling included two dissents from the minority justices.
• Several board members filed formal dissents against the proposed merger.
• The judge dissents from the majority opinion on constitutional grounds.
• She always dissents when she believes the decision is unfair.
• The senator dissents from his party’s position on healthcare reform.
• Their dissents were recorded in the official meeting minutes.
• He rarely dissents from the committee’s recommendations.