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Dissens

Substantiv

full

dissent

noun

Comparative law notes

Austria

This is the correct term in the context of generalised disagreement, i.e. among the public or in politics.

Definitions of dissent

English

the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

In his dissent, Justice Stevens disagreed with the majority's suggestion that certain words describe a sexual act.

English

the holding or expression of an opinion that is different from those commonly or officially held

So do you think a bit of dissent is a good thing in the system?