Dissenting - definition of dissenting by The Free Dictionary 1 Difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement 2 The refusal to conform to the authority or doctrine of an established church; nonconformity 3 Law A judicial opinion reaching a conclusion contrary to that reached by the majority of judges deciding a case; a minority opinion Also called dissenting opinion
DISSENT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from ) Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision to disagree with the methods, goals, etc , of a political party or government; take an opposing view