dissenting opinion

noun Law.

(in appellate courts) an opinion filed by a judge who disagrees with the majority decision of a case.

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Nearby words

disseminule, dissension, dissent, dissenter, dissentient, dissenting opinion, dissentious, dissepiment, dissert, dissertate, dissertation

Also called dissent.

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