dissent

• Expression ou maintien d'opinions contraires à l'opinion officielle ou dominante, notamment dans un contexte politique, religieux ou juridique. Peut aussi désigner un jugement en opposition dans une décision de justice.

A noun referring to the expression or holding of opinions that differ from those that are officially or commonly held, often in a political or legal context.

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1. B2formal

   The expression of disagreement or opposition to an official opinion, policy, or decision.

   Dissidence, opposition

   • The proposal was met with strong dissent from the committee.
   • Voices of dissent were heard during the political debate.
   • The judge wrote a formal dissent to the majority opinion.

   Synonymesdisagreementdisapprovaldissensionnonconformityobjectionoppositionprotestresistance

   Antonymesaccordagreementapprovalassentconcurrenceconsent

2. Religious or political oppositionC1formal

   A difference of opinion, especially in a religious or political context, often leading to a separate group.

   Dissidence (religieuse ou politique)

   • The church experienced a period of dissent over doctrinal issues.
   • Political dissent was suppressed by the authoritarian regime.
   • The movement began as a dissent against the established order.

   Synonymesdisagreementdissensionnonconformityobjectionoppositionprotest

   Antonymesacceptanceacquiescenceagreementassentconcurrenceconformityconsensus

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de défendre ou d'exprimer des opinions différentes de celles qui sont officielles ou généralement admises.

A verb used to express the act of holding or expressing opinions that differ from those that are officially or commonly held.

1. Disagree with an opinionB2formal

   To hold or express an opinion that is different from the official or commonly accepted one.

   Être en désaccord avec une opinion

   • Several members dissented from the committee's decision.
   • She dissented strongly against the proposed policy changes.
   • The judge dissented from the majority opinion in the case.

   Synonymesdifferdisagreeobjectprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymesaccedeagreeassentconcur

2. Refuse to conformC1formalbritish

   To refuse to accept the authority or doctrines of an established church or system.

   Refuser de se conformer

   • Many religious groups dissented from the state church in the 17th century.
   • He dissented from the party line and voted against the bill.
   • The group dissented publicly against the government's new regulations.

   Synonymesdefydifferdisagreeobjectprotestrebel

   Antonymesacquiesceagreeassentcomplyconformconsentsubmityield