dissent

n 1: (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the

majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary

opinion"

2: a difference of opinion

3: the act of protesting; a public (often organized)

manifestation of dissent [syn: {protest}, {objection}]

v 1: withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented" [ant: {assent}]

2: protest, as against a policy; also metaphorically: "His body

protested against the harsh training" [syn: {protest}, {resist}]