dissent

Meanings

1. To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
2. To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.
3. To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

1. Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.
2. An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.
3. A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case
4. A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, or failure to comply.

Etymology

From Middle English dissenten, from Latin dissentiō, dissentīre (“to differ in sentiments, disagree, be at odds, contradict, quarrel”), from dis- + sentiō, sentīre (see sense).