Both Uses of
dissent
in
The Aeneid
- Let now your immature dissension cease;
Sit quiet, and compose your souls to peace.Book 10 *dissension = disagreement
- Dissenting clamors in the town arise; Each will be heard, and all at once advise.†
Book 12dissenting = disagreeing
Definition:
to disagree; or disagreement or conflict -- typically between people who cooperate, and often with official or majority beliefs
A Supreme Court dissenting opinion is a written opinion that represents the beliefs of one or more justices who disagreed with the majority.