Sekirov Dictionary

dispute

/dɪˈspjuːt/

verb 5
noun 3
forms 5

verb5

To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.
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To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call into question; to deny the truth or validity of.
- to dispute assertions or arguments
To strive or contend about; to contest.
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To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
- Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact.
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(no longer used) To struggle against; to resist.
- Dispute it [grief] like a man. — 1606

noun3

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An argument or disagreement; a failure to agree.
- But is not this dispute over the question whether we have free will or not very like a dispute that we might engage in over the color of a tree — whether it be green or blue? — 1919
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A disagreement between parties in a contract, lawsuit, treaty, or other legal matter.
- Canadian experience throws light on the relative merits of a separate board for each dispute as compared with a permanent board to hear all disputes. — 1927
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Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.
- Addicted more / To contemplation and profound dispute. — 1671

forms

disputed · disputing · disputes · disputeth · disputest

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