noun
also dis·sen·tion də̇ˈsenchən
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English dissensioun, dissencioun, from Middle French dissension, from Latin dissension-, dissensio, from dissensus (past participle of dissentire ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : disagreement in opinion especially partisan and contentious : breach of friendship : quarreling
continued dissension in the ranks of the party — J.G.Colton
one of the unions fraught with disharmony and dissension — Honor Tracy
2. archaic : dissent from religious doctrine or practice
Synonyms: see discord