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dissenting opinion

 
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–noun Law.
(in appellate courts) an opinion filed by a judge who disagrees with the majority decision of a case.
Also called dissent.
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dis·sent   (dĭ-sěnt')   
intr.v.   dis·sent·ed, dis·sent·ing, dis·sents

  1. To differ in opinion or feeling; disagree.

  2. To withhold assent or approval.

n.  

  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 justice's refusal to concur with the opinion of a majority, as on a higher court. Also called dissenting opinion.


[Middle English dissenten, from Latin dissentīre : dis-, dis- + sentīre, to feel; see sent- in Indo-European roots.]
dis·sent'ing·ly adv.
dis·sent·ing opinion   (dĭ-sěn'tĭng)
n.  See dissent.
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Main Entry: dissenting opinion
see OPINION
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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