Dis-sēn'sion, n.

n. [Lat. dissensio, from dissentīre; Fr. dissension, Pr. *dissencio, Sp. dissension, It. dissenzione. 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.

Debates, dissensions, uproars are thy joy. Dryden.

Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them. Acts xv. 2.