Meaning & use

Dissensions

noun·Academic

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Disagreements that lead to discord or conflict within a group, especially over opinions or policy.

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Internal dissensions weakened the political party ahead of the election.

The board meeting revealed deep dissensions over the merger plan.

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"Dissension" implies ongoing division within a group, distinct from a single argument or dispute.

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