Definition of "dissent" in English

verb

1. (intransitive) To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

2. (intransitive) To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

   • Natural reason dictates, that motion ought to be assigned to the bodies, which in kind and essence most agree with those bodies which do undoubtedly move, and rest to those which most dissent from them.

3. (obsolete) To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

noun

1. Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

   • ethnopolitical dissent

2. An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

3. (Anglo-American common law) A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case

4. (sports) 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.