public dissent
nounUK /ˈpʌb.lɪk dɪˈsent/
US /ˈpʌb.lɪk dɪˈsent/
When people say out loud in front of everyone that they do not agree with something.
The new school rule caused public dissent, and many students spoke against it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal statement or action by a group showing they disagree with a decision.
The council's plan met with public dissent from local residents.
3. The act of expressing disagreement with a government or authority in a visible way.
Public dissent grew after the unfair law was passed.
4. A difference of opinion that is shared openly by many people.
There was public dissent over the choice of the new mascot.