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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Dissent \Dis*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Dissented}; p. pr & vb n. {Dissenting}.] [L. dissentire, dissentum dis- + sentire to feel think. See {Sense}.] 1. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from The bill passed . . . without a dissenting voice. --Hallam. Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us --Addison. 2. (Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government. 3. To differ; to be of a contrary nature. --Hooker. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: dissenting adj : disagreeing, especially with a majority [syn: {dissentient}, {dissenting(a)}, {dissident}]
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