Dissent \Dis*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Dissented; p. pr. & vb. n. Dissenting.]

[L. dissentire, dissentum; dis- + sentire to feel, think. See Sense.]

1. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.

The bill passed . . . without a dissenting voice. --Hallam.

Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us. --Addison.

2. (Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government.

3. To differ; to be of a contrary nature. --Hooker.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)