dissent

dissent (di-sent), n.

1. A disagreement with a majority opinion, esp. among judges.

2. See dissenting opinion under OPINION(1).

3. A withholding of assent or approval.

4. The act of a surviving spouse who, as statutorily authorized in many states, refuses a devise and elects instead a statutory share. See ELECTIVE SHARE. — dissent (di-sent), vb.

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