Definition of "dissension" []

• Difference of opinion; disagreement. See Synonyms at discord. (noun)

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• "I've long made the argument that journalists care wildly more about candidates 'spouses than readers do, but someone needs to tell me why the racial dissension is “over Michelle Obama.”"
• "As a result, dissension is growing among the ranks of lawyers, and among younger lawyers in particular."
• "There are people who are so committed to a viewpoint that any dissension from the party line is considered an act of trolldom."