WorldAugust 24, 2026

dissented

dih-SENT-id

Definition

To have expressed disagreement with or opposition to the majority opinion, especially in a legal or formal setting.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'dissentire,' which is formed by 'dis-' (apart) and 'sentire' (to feel). It entered English through the Middle French 'dissentir' to describe the act of feeling or thinking differently from others.

In the news

The word describes the action of the three liberal-leaning justices who formally disagreed with the Supreme Court's unsigned order. This matters because it highlights the split within the court regarding the legality of the new mail-in voting restrictions.

Supreme Court backs Trump order restricting mail-in voting, with three justices dissenting

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