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Dissent
A disagreement to something which has been done. It is express or implied.
The law presumes that every person to whom a conveyance has been made has given his assent to it, because it is supposed to be for his benefit. To rebut the presumption, his dissent must be expressed.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
To disagree. The word is used in legal circles to refer to the minority opinion of a judge which runs contrary to the conclusions of the majority. - ( read more on Dissent)
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