What Does Dissenting Mean?

Dissent is an opinion, philosophy or sentiment of non-agreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or policy enforced by a government, political party or other entity or individual in a capacity of contextual authority. A dissenting person may be referred to as a dissenter.

What does dissent mean simple?

(Entry 1 of 2) intransitive verb. 1 : to withhold assent or approval. 2 : to differ in opinion Three of the justices dissented from the majority opinion.

What does it mean to dissent Supreme Court?

dissent. n. 1) the opinion of a judge of a court of appeals, including the U.S. Supreme Court, which disagrees with the majority opinion. Sometimes a dissent may eventually prevail as the law or society evolves.