to hold back
The church was increasingly unable suppress dissent because of education. As more people became educated, and able to read the Bible for themselves, dissent was difficult to suppress.
To dissent; if the justices disagree with the majority opinion, they write a dissenting opinion.
The majority opinion uses lower courts' decisions on the same case as evidence
Oligarchies suppress political opposition, as do dictatorships.
Repressive regimes often seek to control or suppress civil society by limiting freedoms of expression, assembly, and association. They may employ tactics such as censorship, surveillance, and intimidation to stifle dissent and undermine independent organizations. In some cases, regimes may co-opt certain civil society groups to promote their agendas, creating a façade of legitimacy while minimizing genuine dissent. Ultimately, this interaction can lead to a diminished space for civic engagement and human rights advocacy.
The church was increasingly unable suppress dissent because of education. As more people became educated, and able to read the Bible for themselves, dissent was difficult to suppress.
Dissent is not a foul, it is misconduct, and the consequence is a caution.
Dissent is a difference of opinion, while disloyalty is the act of being subversive . You can be loyal & still dissent.
Trujillo suppressed dissent through brutal methods such as censorship, surveillance, arrests, torture, and executions. He created a pervasive system of fear and intimidation through his secret police force, the SIM, which monitored and silenced any form of opposition to his regime. Trujillo also used propaganda and control of the media to promote his cult of personality and suppress dissenting voices.
majority opinion
to suppress, to take out, to eliminate
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In the period from about 1520 Luther and some other reformers had the backing of some powerful secular leaders - unlike in the Middle Ages, when reformers were all seen as subversives.
"The judge expressed his dissent from that of the majority"
The same way they always do, they threaten dissenters with prison or death.
The homophone for "dissent" is "descent."