dissent (
http://definr.com/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: fight back, also metaphorically: "His body protested against
the harsh training" [syn:
protest,
resist]
3: be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees
with her husband on many questions" [syn:
disagree,
differ,
take issue] [ant:
agree]