Latin dissentire, apart from thinking or feeling -- to differ in belief or opinion (disagree); to reject the doctrines and forms of an established church (religious nonconformity). Traditionally, a dissenter is a Protestant who refuses to accept the doctrines and forms of the Established Church in England or Scotland.

An opinion given by a judge in a case which differs from that given by the majority of the court. A dissent typically points out the deficiencies of the majority position and states reasons for arriving at a different conclusion.

Difference of opinion; to cast a negative vote.

level: Introductory (1) [ order by level] The opinion of the minority judges in a court case. While such opinions obviously are not controlling, their reasoning is often used as a "beachhead" in later cases when the Court decides to reverse a previous court decision.

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"

a difference of opinion

be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"

a declaration on the part of one or more members of a minority, expressing a different opinion from the majority in its action on any issue before the court, and may be accompanied with the reasons on which it is founded

a declaration unaccompanied by reasons by one or more members of a minority of a judicatory, expressing a different opinion from that of the majority as to a particular matter

When a player disagrees with a referee to a degree high enough to warrant a yellow card as a result.

arguing with the referee or another official.

Members may move to dissent if they disagree with a ruling given by the Presiding Officer. The issue is then debated and voted upon.

To disagree. An appellate court opinion setting forth the minority view and outlining the disagreement of one or more judges with the decision of the majority.

The disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision of the majority.

Disagreement, or the cast of a negative vote.

When more than one judge hears a case, the opinion of a judge that disagrees with a particular ruling of the majority of the judges.

Disagreement by one or more appellate court judges with the decision the majority.

To disagree. The word is used in legal circles referring to the minority opinion of a judge which runs contrary to the conclusions of the majority.

When a player expresses disagreement by word or action with any decision of the referee. A yellow-card is usually handed out as punishment for dissent

term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more justices of an appeals court with the majority decision; may or may not include a full opinion

disagreement, as in: Of the twelve judges ruling on the case, hers was the only voice of dissent.

Expressing disagreement by word or action with any decision of the referee. Law 12

This occurs when one or more judges disagree with the majority decision.