dissent vs eristic

dissent

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

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

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

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

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

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

eristic

noun
  • One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious. 

  • A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest. 

adj
  • Provoking strife, controversy or discord. 

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