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Dissension vs. Dissent vs. Dissidents

dissension
Definition

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

Examples

Within the council, there is constant dissension.

dissent
Definition

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

Examples

he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion

dissidents
Definition

people that disagree with (especially)the government

Examples

they were considered dissidents because they refused to serve in the military

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