For the answer to the question above, a<span> </span>dissenting opinion<span> (or </span>dissent<span>) is an </span>opinion<span> in a legal case written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority </span>opinion<span> of the </span>court<span> which gives rise to its judgment. When not necessarily referring to a legal decision, this can also be referred to as a minority report.</span>