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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a dissent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a disagreement or difference of opinion, often in a formal context such as legal or political discussions.
Example: "The judge issued a dissent, arguing that the majority opinion failed to consider important evidence."
Alternatives: "a disagreement" or "an objection".
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7. A dissent in the Dred Scott decision.
"This nuance eludes me," Justice Stevens wrote in a dissent.
The law sailed through the Legislature with barely a dissent.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg also wrote a dissent.
A dissent by Justice Samuel Alito Jr. underscored the wounding nature of the Westboro group's words.
Souter wrote a dissent that aired some of the Court's dirty laundry.
Only the senior member of the court's liberal wing, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, filed a dissent.
Justice Stephen G. Breyer, writing for four justices, discussed that idea in a dissent last year.
In a dissent, Judge Sack said he feared for the future.
Justice Goldberg was impressed, and he worked the memo into a dissent.
In a dissent, one justice, James M. Catterson, called the fee "exorbitant".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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