1. Organized or widespread resistance and disagreement expressed by the general population against a policy, decision, or action
The government faced public opposition to the new tax law.
O governo enfrentou oposição pública à nova lei tributária.
2. Collective dissent or protest from citizens regarding a particular issue or proposal
Public opposition to the construction project forced the city council to reconsider.
A oposição pública ao projeto de construção forçou a câmara municipal a reconsiderar.