[no obj] formal : to publicly disagree with an official opinion, decision, or set of beliefs
▪ The Supreme Court, with two justices dissenting, ruled that the law was constitutional. — often + from ▪ Several scientists dissented from the decision.
▪ The Supreme Court, with two justices dissenting, ruled that the law was constitutional. — often + from ▪ Several scientists dissented from the decision.
— dissenting adjective
▪ dissenting opinions/views ▪ There are few dissenting voices within the party.
▪ dissenting opinions/views ▪ There are few dissenting voices within the party.





