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Meaning:

Noun:

  • An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.
  • Anglo-American common law A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
  • Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

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Verb:

  • To disagree.

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