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dis·sen·sus | \ (ˌ)di(s)-ˈsen(t)-səs 
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\Definition of dissensus
: difference of opinion
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Synonyms & Antonyms for dissensus
Synonyms
- contestation,
- controversy,
- debate,
- difference,
- difficulty,
- disagreement,
- disputation,
- dispute,
- dissension
- (also dissention),
- firestorm,
- nonconcurrence
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The first known use of dissensus was in 1962
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