Dissent
Source: Hazelwood School District v. Kulmeier (www.lexis.com)
How it was used: On my behalf, I would like to further explain the reasoning on my dissent.
Definition:
intr.v. dis·sent·ed, dis·sent·ing, dis·sents
1. To differ in opinion or feeling; disagree.
2. To withhold assent or approval.
n.
1. Difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement.
2. The refusal to conform to the authority or doctrine of an established church; nonconformity.
3. Law A justice's refusal to concur with the opinion of a majority, as on a higher court. Also called dissenting opinion.
My sentence: She had a dissenting opinion on the generic condom brand.
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Your sentence is a little weak. It would work better if you'd written something like: She had a dissenting opinion on the efficacy of the generic condom brand.
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