dɪˈsent v. & n. --v.intr. (often foll. by from) 1
think differently,
disagree; express disagreement. 2
differ in
religious opinion,
esp.
from the doctrine of an established or
orthodox church. --n. 1 a a
difference of opinion. b an
expression of
this. 2 the
refusal to
accept the doctrines of an established or orthodox church;
nonconformity. øødissenting adj. dissentingly adv. [ME f. L dissentire (as
DIS-, sentire feel)]