Definition of "dissentient" [dis•sen•tient]

• Dissenting, especially from the sentiment or policies of a majority. (adjective)
• A dissenter. (noun)

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• "We may be right, but we must be provably, demonstrably and overpoweringly right before we are justified in calling the dissentient a fool."
• "That would make nine states—the number needed for ratification—“without a dissentient.”"
• "There is obviously a segment of the Labour backbenches which is dissentient on this issue."