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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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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"