dissenting opinion

Other forms: dissenting opinions

Definitions of dissenting opinion
  1. noun
    an opinion that disagrees with the court's disposition of the case
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    type of:
    judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion
    the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
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