The Clue
Files a minority opinion (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DISSENTS
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Notes
The answer DISSENTS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Does not approve
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Definition
DISSENT as a noun:
1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
2. a difference of opinion
3. (protest, objection, dissent) = the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
DISSENT as a verb:
1. withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
2. (protest, resist, dissent) = express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
3. (disagree, differ, dissent, take issue) = be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"