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dissenting opinion

/dɪˈsentɪŋ əˈpɪnjən/

Traduction: Terme juridique désignant l'opinion écrite d'un ou plusieurs juges qui expriment leur désaccord avec la décision de la majorité de la cour.

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/dɪˈsentɪŋ əˈpɪnjən/C1formallegal
  • frTerme juridique désignant l'opinion écrite d'un ou plusieurs juges qui expriment leur désaccord avec la décision de la majorité de la cour.

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.

    fropinion dissidente

    • 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.

    fropinion dissidente

    • 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.