dissenting opinion

• Término formal utilizado en el contexto jurídico que designa la opinión escrita de uno o varios jueces que expresan su desacuerdo con la decisión adoptada por la mayoría del tribunal.

A formal term used in legal contexts referring to a written opinion by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority decision of a court.

1. Legal disagreementC1formal

   A formal statement by a judge or justice who disagrees with the majority decision in a court case.

   voto particular discrepante

   • The Supreme Court justice wrote a strong dissenting opinion.
   • The dissenting opinion argued that the majority had misinterpreted the law.
   • Legal scholars often study dissenting opinions for alternative perspectives.

2. General disagreementB2formal

   An expression of disagreement with a widely held view or decision.

   opinión disidente

   • She voiced her dissenting opinion during the board meeting.
   • The committee accepted the report despite a few dissenting opinions.
   • A dissenting opinion can sometimes lead to important changes in policy.