What is a distinguishing characteristic of a shakespearean sonnet?

The distinguishing characteristic of a Shakespearean sonnet is the rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg.

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the correct answer is "dissent"

explanation:

because dissent is when one or more judges express disagreement with the majority in court, in specific legal systems.   an   argument in opposition is presented to the court, with a different interpretation, or application.

b b b b b b   b b b   b b b b b