v. i. | 1. | To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; - followed by from. |
2. | (Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government. | |
3. | To differ; to be of a contrary nature. | |
n. | 1. | The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or disagreement. |
2. | (Eccl.) Separation from an established church, especially that of England; nonconformity. | |
3. | Contrariety of nature; diversity in quality. |
Noun | 1. | dissent - (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion" |
2. | dissent - a difference of opinion | |
3. | dissent - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent | |
Verb | 1. | dissent - withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented" |
2. | dissent - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country" | |
3. | dissent - be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions" |
DISSENT, contracts. A disagreement to something which has been done. It is
express or implied.
2. The law presumes that every person to whom a conveyance has been
made has given his assent to it, because it is supposed to be for his
benefit. To rebut the presumption, his dissent must be expressed. Vide 4
Mason, R. 206; 11 Wheat. R. 78; 1 Binn. R. 502; 2 Binn. R. 174; 6 Binn. R.
338; 12 Mass. R. 456; 17 Mass. R. 552; 3 John. Ch. R. 261; 4 John. Ch. R.
136, 529; and dissent, and the authorities there cited.