Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word underlined in the sentence below? In a democracy, everybody has the freedom to disagree with the government.

(A) Dissent (V) : - hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. eg :- Two members dissented from the majority. In a democracy, everybody has a freedom to dissent with the government. (B) Descent (V) :- An act of moving downwards, dropping or falling. eg :- The plan has gone into a sleep descent. (C) Decent (N) :- Of an acceptable standard, satisfactory e.g. :- People need decent homes. (D) Decadent (adj) : Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.