The difference between Assent and Dissent

When used as nouns, assent means agreement, whereas dissent means disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

When used as verbs, assent means to agree, whereas dissent means to disagree.

check bellow for the other definitions of Assent and Dissent

  1. Assent as a verb (intransitive):

    To agree; to give approval.

  2. Assent as a verb (intransitive):

    To admit a thing as true.

  1. Assent as a noun:

    agreement; act of agreeing

    Examples:

    "I will give this act my assent."

  1. Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

    To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

  2. Dissent as a verb (intransitive):

    To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

  3. Dissent as a verb (obsolete):

    To be different; to have contrary characteristics.

    Examples:

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  1. Dissent as a noun:

    Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

  2. Dissent as a noun:

    An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

  3. Dissent as a noun (Anglo-American common law):

    A separate opinion filed in a case by judges who disagree with the outcome of the majority of the court in that case

  4. Dissent as a noun (sports):

    A violation that arises when disagreement with an official call is expressed in an inappropriate manner such as foul language, rude gestures, of failure to comply.

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