dissenting justices

collocation in English

meaningsofdissentingandjustice

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dissenting
adjective[before noun]
uk
/dɪˈsen.tɪŋ/us
/dɪˈsen.t̬ɪŋ/
showing a strongly different opinion on a particular question, especially an official suggestion or plan, a legal decision, or a ...
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justice
noun
uk
/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/us
/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
fairness in the way people are ...
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The four dissenting justices declined to intrude on the historic function of the jury and would have upheld the conviction.
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The dissenting justices held that the law was punitive and imposed severe deprivations of liberty.
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The dissenting justices emphasized their broader interpretation of the applicable prohibition and the potential for such promotions to reinforce stereotypes.
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The dissenting justices wrote two opinions.
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He writes an opinion and takes copies to all of the dissenting justices trying to convince each one of the significance of unanimity.
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The two key differences are the pin cite, page 527 here, and the addition of the dissenting justices' names in a parenthetical following the date of the case.
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Four dissenting justices would have held for the counties on the defense of "laches", a question which the majority did not reach, but expressed doubts about.
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The dissenting justices warned of the use of perceived race, ethnicity, or national origin as a proxy for suspect qualities, including subversion and disloyalty to the union, during wartime.
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