Dissent

Dissent is the sentiment of non-agreement with the majority, or the leader, of a group to which the "dissenter" is supposed to belong or to obey. It is the opposite of agreement, consensus and consent.

Related Topics:
Sentiment - Agreement - Consensus - Consent

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The term is most often used when this sentiment is combined with a more or less militant action of expressing such opinion, especially when this results in (or threatens to result in) oppression, a more personal stance than is referred to by political opposition.

Related Topics:
Militant - Political - Opposition

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Such personal dissent can be a driving force for social development, but can also be a road to isolation and defeat.

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