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Definition of dissenting

dissenting

/dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/
dis · sent · ing
Adverb:dissentingly
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1

Holding or expressing opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held, especially in a legal or judicial judgment.

Example

"The judge wrote a sharp dissenting opinion arguing that the new regulation violated constitutional rights."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'dissent', which comes from the Latin 'dissentire', combining 'dis-' (apart) and 'sentire' (to feel or think), literally meaning to differ in sentiment or opinion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dissenting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dissenting
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