strong dissension
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dissension — I noun angry disagreement, argumentation, bickering, brouillerie, caviling, clashing, conflict, conflict of opinion, contention, controversy, difference of opinion, differences, disaccord, disaffection, disagreement, discord, discordance,… … Law dictionary
dissension — UK [dɪˈsenʃ(ə)n] / US [dɪˈsenʃən] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms dissension : singular dissension plural dissensions formal strong disagreement about something, especially within a group of people … English dictionary
Strong, William — born May 6, 1808, Somers, Conn., U.S. died Aug. 19, 1895, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y. U.S. jurist. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1847–51) and on the Pennsylvania state supreme court (1857–68). In 1870 he was appointed to the U.S.… … Universalium
dissension — /di sen sheuhn/, n. 1. strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord. 2. difference in sentiment or opinion; disagreement. [1300 50; ME dissenciun, dissensio(u)n < AF < L dissension (s. of dissensio), equiv. to dissens(us) (ptp. of… … Universalium
dissension — noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/ a) An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken. b) Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord … Wiktionary
dissension — dis|sen|sion [ dı senʃən ] noun count or uncount FORMAL strong disagreement about something, especially within a group of people … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
dissension — dis•sen•sion [[t]dɪˈsɛn ʃən[/t]] n. 1) strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord 2) difference in sentiment or opinion; disagreement • Etymology: 1300–50; < L dissēnsiō=dissent(īre) to dissent+ tiō tion … From formal English to slang
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… … Universalium
Italy — /it l ee/, n. a republic in S Europe, comprising a peninsula S of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands: a kingdom 1870 1946. 57,534,088; 116,294 sq. mi. (301,200 sq. km). Cap.: Rome. Italian, Italia. * * * Italy… … Universalium
