n. [ L. dissensio: cf. F. dissension. See Dissent. ] Disagreement in opinion, usually of a violent character, producing warm debates or angry words; contention in words; partisan and contentious divisions; breach of friendship and union; strife; discord; quarrel. [ 1913 Webster ]
Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them. Acts xv. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
Debates, dissension, uproars are thy joy. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
A seditious person and raiser-up of dissension among the people. Robynson (More's Utopia). [ 1913 Webster ]