Definition of Dissent. Meaning of Dissent. Synonyms of Dissent

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Dissent. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Dissent and, of course, Dissent synonyms and on the right images related to the word Dissent.

Definition of Dissent

Dissent
Dissent Dis*sent", n. 1. The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement. The dissent of no small number [of peers] is frequently recorded. --Hallam. 2. (Eccl.) Separation from an established church, especially that of England; nonconformity. It is the dissidence of dissent and the protestantism of the Protestant religion. --Burke. 3. Contrariety of nature; diversity in quality. [Obs.] The dissent of the metals. --Bacon. Syn: Disagreement; variance; difference; nonconcurrence; nonconformity.
Dissent
Dissent Dis*sent", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Dissented; p. pr. & vb. n. Dissenting.] [L. dissentire, dissentum; dis- + sentire to feel, think. See Sense.] 1. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from. The bill passed . . . without a dissenting voice. --Hallam. Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us. --Addison. 2. (Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government. 3. To differ; to be of a contrary nature. --Hooker.

Meaning of Dissent from wikipedia

- Dissent is an opinion, philosophy or sentiment of non-agreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or policy enforced under the authority of a government...
- Dissent! was the name taken for an international network of local groups, which came together to organise opposition to the G8 summit held in Gleneagles...
- Dissent is an EP by American deathgrind band Misery Index. All music and lyrics written by Misery Index, unless noted otherwise. "Sheep and Wolves" "Exception...
- dissent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Dissent is a philosophy of non-agreement with a prevailing idea or entity Dissent may also mean: Dissent (American...
- Organizational dissent is the "expression of disagreement or contradictory opinions about organizational practices and policies". Since dissent involves disagreement...
- Political dissent is a dissatisfaction with or opposition to the policies of a governing body. Expressions of dissent may take forms from vocal disagreement...
- Dissent aversion is the judicial phenomenon that implies that judges do not like dissenting opinions in the jurisdictions where they are possible nor...
- A dissenting opinion (or dissent) is an opinion in a legal case in certain legal systems written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the...
- Absolute Dissent is the thirteenth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released on 27 September 2010 by Spinefarm Records, distributed...
- Florence Hope Dissent, known later as Mrs. Dissent Barnes, (born July 9, 1869) was an Anglo-Indian medical practitioner and surgeon. Dissent was among the...